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Wordabulary

paper clip

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A small bent piece of wire used to hold sheets of paper together.

"She fastened the receipts together with a paper clip."

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Which word fits the gap? "She fastened the receipts together with a _____."

Answer: paper clip

In your own words, what does "paper clip" mean?

A small bent piece of wire used to hold sheets of paper together.

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