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clip

clip

Meaning of clip

a small metal or plastic object used for fastening things together

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British English/klɪp/
American English/klɪp/
Russian transcription[zəˈʐim]
clip
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clip with Russian translation

clip usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он прикрепил записку зажимом.

He fastened the note with a clip.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мне нужен зажим для этих бумаг.

I need a clip for these papers.

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clip belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

clipзажим
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

clip synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between clip / clamp / clasp / fastener / binder clip

C
🇬🇧English
clip

the most general word here for a small object that fastens or holds things together

B1Very Often

Use a clip to hold these papers together.

C
🇬🇧English
clamp

a fastening tool that grips something firmly, often with stronger pressure than a clip

B1Often

The clamp held the wood in place while the glue dried.

C
🇬🇧English
clasp

a fastening part used to join two ends or parts, often on clothing, jewelry, or bags

B1Often

The necklace has a small clasp at the back.

F
🇬🇧English
fastener

a very general term for anything used to fasten or hold things together

B1Very Often

Buttons and zippers are common fasteners.

B
🇬🇧English
binder clip

a strong office clip with two wire handles, used to hold papers together

B1Often

She used a binder clip to keep the reports together.

P
🇬🇧English
paper clip

a small wire clip used to hold sheets of paper together

B1Very Often

I attached the note with a paper clip.

H
🇬🇧English
hair clip

a small object used to hold hair in place

B1Very Often

She put on a hair clip before leaving the house.

B
🇬🇧English
bulldog clip

a strong spring metal clip used for holding papers or other flat items tightly

B1Often

He secured the pages with a bulldog clip.

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How to pronounce clip and what this word means

clip means clip. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce clip

/klɪp/

clip translation

clip

clip examples

He fastened the note with a clip.

clip transcription

/klɪp/, /klɪp/

Questions about this word

clip meaning: what does it mean?

a small metal or plastic object used for fastening things together

clip pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

clip is pronounced as /klɪp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

clip definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He fastened the note with a clip. Translation: Он прикрепил записку зажимом.

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