paper clip
noun
Definition of paper clip
: a length of wire bent into flat loops that is used to hold papers together
From the M-W Editors
1851
First Known Use of paper clip
1851
PAPER CLIP Defined for English Language Learners
paper clip
noun
Definition of paper clip for English Language Learners
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: a piece of wire bent into flat loops that is used to hold sheets of paper together
PAPER CLIP Defined for Kids
paper clip
noun
Definition of paper clip for Students
: a piece of bent wire used to hold sheets of paper together
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