paper clip

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

  2. a spring clamp for holding papers.

Origin of paper clip

1
First recorded in 1870–75

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Other definitions for paper-clip (2 of 2)

paper-clip
[ pey-per-klip ]

verb (used with object),pa·per-clipped, pa·per-clip·ping.
  1. to fasten together with one or more paper clips: Paper-clip these letters and file them.

Origin of paper-clip

2
First recorded in 1960–65

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British Dictionary definitions for paperclip

paperclip

/ (ˈpeɪpəˌklɪp) /


noun
  1. a clip for holding sheets of paper together, esp one made of bent wire

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