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paper clip
noun
: a piece of wire bent into flat loops that is used to hold sheets of paper together
Full Definition of PAPER CLIP
: a length of wire bent into flat loops that is used to hold papers together
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First Known Use of PAPER CLIP
1875
Rhymes with PAPER CLIP
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PAPER CLIP Defined for Kids
paper clip
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Definition of PAPER CLIP for Kids
: a piece of bent wire used to hold sheets of paper together
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