paperclip

/ˈpeɪpərklɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

a small metal device with a springy loop at one end, used to hold together sheets of paper

“She used a paperclip to hold together the torn pages of her book.”

2. verb

to hold or attach something together with a paperclip

“Can you paperclip these documents together before you submit them?”

Synonyms

  • clip
  • fastener

Antonyms

  • separate
  • unclip