paper clip

/ˌpeɪpər klɪp/
/ˈpeɪpə klɪp/
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Other forms: paper clips

Definitions of paper clip
  1. noun
    a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together
    “the paper clip was invented in 1900”
    synonyms: gem clip, paperclip
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    type of:
    clip
    any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
Pronunciation
US
/ˌpeɪpər klɪp/
UK
/ˈpeɪpə klɪp/
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