paper clip

noun

a flat wire or plastic clip shaped so that it can hold sheets of paper between two of its loops.

a spring clamp for holding papers.

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Origin:
1870–75

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verb (used with object), pa·per-clipped, pa·per-clip·ping.

to fasten together with one or more paper clips: Paper-clip these letters and file them.

Origin:
1960–65

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paper clip
noun
a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together; "the paper clip was invented in 1900"

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