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paper clip

NOUN
wire or plastic bent to hold paper
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That paper cut scene really is like a scene out of a "Jackass" movie.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2022

But whatever media she layers into her creations, she places construction paper cut to fit the container’s shape between applications of stone, sand and soil, to keep them from seeping into one another.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2021

Just hand draw skulls or witch hats out with crayons on brown packing paper, cut them out and glue them to coarse string and hang them around.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2019

Being invited to a group ride by a guy I had a massive crush on was about as appealing as pouring lemon juice on a paper cut.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2019

Using the red paper, cut out a small heart about three inches across.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry



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