flipper

Definitions of flipper
  1. noun
    a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
    synonyms: druktoets, knoop
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    type of:
    bevestigingsmiddel, clip, lijsteklem, lijstenklem, schroefklem, sluiting, spanner, videoclip
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
  2. noun
    an electrical switch operated by pressing
    synonyms: drukker, drukknop, drukschakelaar, druktoets
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    types:
    deurbel, ding-dong, klingel, zoemer
    a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
    nachtbel
    a doorbell to be used at night
    type of:
    contact, schakelaar, schakelknop, stroomwisselaar, wisselaar
    control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
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