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clip

US /klɪp/

noun, verb Target · B2 Văn phòng

Definition

a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Use a paper clip to attach the receipt to the expense form.

Word Family

NounNoun
clip gốc clipper clipping
VerbVerb
clip gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • fastenera hardware device that closes or secures things together
  • clampa device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
  • trima state of arrangement or appearance

Collocations

  • Easy fasten invoices together with metal paper clip
    to fasten invoices together with metal paper clip, meaning to cause to be firmly attached
  • Medium share a brief promotional video product clip
    to share a brief promotional video product clip, meaning to have in common
  • Hard clip discount coupons to save grocery money
    to clip discount coupons to save grocery money, meaning to sever or remove by pinching or snipping
  • Very Hard march forward at a relentless brisk clip
    to march forward at a relentless brisk clip, meaning to march in a procession

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