paperclips

[US]/[ˈpeɪpə(r)klɪps]/
[UK]/[ˈpeɪpərklɪps]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.small bent metal fasteners used to hold sheets of paper together; (informal) a trivial or unimportant matter

Phrases & Collocations

paperclips scattered

buying paperclips

lots of paperclips

paperclip holder

collecting paperclips

used paperclips

steal paperclips

paperclips fell

extra paperclips

organize paperclips

Example Sentences

he used paperclips to hold the documents together.

the desk was cluttered with pens, paperclips, and sticky notes.

she clipped the papers with a handful of paperclips.

i ran out of paperclips and need to buy more.

he organized his notes with paperclips and string.

the small box contained hundreds of paperclips.

she sorted through the paperclips, discarding the bent ones.

he fashioned a makeshift lock with paperclips.

the office supply cabinet was stocked with paperclips.

she clipped the report together with several paperclips.

he collected paperclips as a quirky hobby.

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