paper fastener

/ˌpeɪpər ˌfæs(ə)nər/
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Other forms: paper fasteners

Definitions of paper fastener
  1. noun
    a fastener for holding a sheet of paper in place
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    types:
    staple
    paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
    drawing pin, pushpin, thumbtack
    a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
    type of:
    fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
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