bulldog clip

bull·dog clip

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo l-dawg, -dog klip]
- /ˈbʊlˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg klɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo l-dawg, -dog klip]
- /ˈbʊlˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg klɪp/

Definitions of bulldog clip words

countable noun bulldog clip A bulldog clip is a metal clip with a spring lever that opens and closes two flat pieces of metal. It is used for holding papers together. 3
noun bulldog clip a clip for holding papers together, consisting of two T-shaped metal clamps held in place by a cylindrical spring 3
noun bulldog clip a spring clamp with long, narrow jaws, for holding papers together. 1
noun bulldog clip Binder clip. 0

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Origin of bulldog clip

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Bulldog clip

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Bulldog clip

bulldog clip popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bulldog clip usage trend in Literature

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