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paper clip

noun
Syllables
pa·
per·
clip
/ˈpeɪpərˌklɪp/
a small, thin piece of bent wire or plastic used for holding together sheets of paper
Examples
  • She used a paper clip to keep the documents organized.
  • He bent a paperclip into a makeshift key.
  • The report was held together with a red paper clip.
Synonyms
paperclipgem clip
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