clipboard
Americannoun
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clipboards
plural
noun
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a portable writing board with a spring clip at the top for holding paper
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a temporary storage area in desktop publishing where text or graphics are held after the cut command or the copy command
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Origin of clipboard
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During his own college career, which he spent mostly holding a clipboard, Woodin earned a Ph.D. in the subtle nuances of the quarterback position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
An hour later, Channel 4's chief executive emerged into the evening, clipboard in hand, outside their offices in Horseferry Road, London.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
A script supervisor wonders what she’s supposed to do as she regards a clipboard of blank pages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
The couple said that when they arrived at DTLA’s offices in April, a man came down to the lobby with a clipboard and gave them a piece of paper to memorize before going upstairs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
Seven had a clipboard with her notes and a checklist of ideas.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
Two weeks later, I noticed the fire and safety team walking through the prison, holding clipboards, testing alarms, and inspecting extinguishers.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
He oversees a vast signature-gathering operation, which includes workers who fan out across parking lots and public parks with clipboards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
As the chefs slave over their pots, five judges patrol the aisles with clipboards, making notes on their recipes and techniques.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Then they blend into the background on game day under headsets and behind clipboards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2024
At lunchtime, armed with measuring tapes, clipboards, and pencils, they’d covered the first floor, checking even unlikely places.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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