WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

paper clip

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun paper clip has 1 sense
  1. paper clip, paperclip, gem clip - a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together; "the paper clip was invented in 1900"
    --1 is a kind of clip

Definitions from the Web

Paper Clip

Noun

A small wire or plastic object used for holding sheets of paper together.

Example sentence: I need a paper clip to keep these documents organized.

Verb

To attach or fasten sheets of paper together using a paper clip.

Example sentence: Don't forget to paper clip the reports before submitting them.

Adjective

Describing something related to or made of paper clips.

Example sentence: She has a collection of paper clip art that she uses for her graphic design projects.

Popular Usage

In popular usage, the term "paper clip" typically refers to the common wire paper clip.

Example sentence: I always keep a paper clip in my bag just in case I need it.

Local Usage

In some regions, the term "paper clip" may also refer to other types of paper fasteners or clips.

Example sentence: The local office supply store sells various types of paper clips, including plastic ones.

Related Products:

paper-thin paper paper paper bag paper birch paper chain paper chase paper chromatography paper clip paper cup paper currency paper cutter paper doll paper electrophoresis paper fastener paper feed paper flower

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus