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paperclips

/ˈpeɪpərklɪps/

Meanings
noun
A small, folded, wire or plastic device used to hold sheets of paper together.

Examples :

"I used paperclips to keep my homework pages together. "
stationery item utility thing

Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration paper

paper noun

/ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/

A sheet material used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.

"My daughter used a sheet of paper to write her homework assignment. "

Illustration folded

folded verb

/ˈfəʊldɪd/ /ˈfoʊldɪd/

To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.

"She folded the letter and put it in an envelope. "

Illustration hold

hold noun

/həʊld/ /hoʊld/

A grasp or grip.

"Keep a firm hold on the handlebars."

Illustration device

device noun

/dəˈvaɪs/

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."

Illustration pages

pages noun

/ˈpeɪdʒɪz/

One of the many pieces of paper bound together within a book or similar document.

"Here are some example sentences for the word "pages," adhering to your guidelines: * "The student carefully turned the pages of her textbook." * "I ripped a few pages out of my notebook." * "The book had over 300 pages." "

Illustration small

small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

Illustration plastic

plastic noun

/ˈplæstɪk/

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

"My new water bottle is made of plastic. "

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration sheets

sheets noun

/ʃiːts/ /ʃits/

A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.

"Use the sheets in the hall closet to make the bed."

Illustration wire

wire noun

/waɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈwaɪɚ/

Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.

"The electrician used a spool of copper wire to connect the new lamp. "