clipboard

/ˈklɪpˌboʊrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A flat piece of material, typically wood or plastic, with a spring clip at one end, used for holding or displaying papers.

“She kept the meeting notes on her clipboard and checked them before presenting.”

2. noun

A software tool, usually in a graphical user interface, for temporarily storing and manipulating data or objects.

“The developer used the clipboard to transfer the code snippet to the text editor.”

Synonyms

  • notebook
  • pad

Antonyms

  • paper shredder
  • recycling bin