Synonyms

paperclip

British

/ ˈpeɪpəˌklɪp /

noun

a clip for holding sheets of paper together, esp one made of bent wire

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Example Sentences

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Imagine, he says, wanting to send a single paperclip to our neighboring star, Proxima Centauri.

From The Wall Street Journal

He's particularly worried about what he calls the "paperclip" effect.

From BBC

The former Lib Dem leader also highlighted the benefits of generative AI, mocking the idea the technology would "turn us all into paperclips by next Tuesday".

From BBC

The smart earring prototype is about the size and weight of a small paperclip and has a 28-day battery life.

From Science Daily

About the length of a paperclip but skinny as pencil lead, it’s translucent and sinuous like a jellyfish tentacle.

From Seattle Times

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