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(photography) A clip or track on a camera that allows for accessories to be attached.
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(electronics) Synonym of alligator clip
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(electronics) A spring-loaded metal clip, usually attached to a wire and used to make temporary electrical connections.
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(surgery) A stainless steel clip, used to close wounds, that can be removed using a forceps when the wound has healed.
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(printing, historical) The handle of a printer's ball.
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(firearms) A curved ammunition clip for the AK-47 assault rifle.
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(transitive, obsolete) To fold in the arms; embrace; clasp.
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(idiomatic) The part of a tool or weapon that is physically used for its operation, rather than the part which is held.
adj
(simile, idiomatic, dated, Ireland) working constantly.
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A type of fastener consisting of a semi-flexible metal ring with open ends which can be snapped into place
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A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.
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(military, colloquial) A removable magazine of a firearm.
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A retail product display consisting of a length of plastic or metal with clips or hooks at regular intervals, upon which merchandise is hung.
adj
That attaches to something by means of a clip.
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A flat piece of rigid material, such as card or plastic, with a clip at one end under which papers can be held.
adj
(archaic) Fit to be clasped or embraced.
n
(US, UK) A type of pliers used by linemen, electricians, and other tradesmen primarily for gripping, twisting, bending and cutting wire, cable and small metalwork components.
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A clamp for carpentry or masonry.
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A tool used to crimp, to join two pieces of metal.
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A tool used to crimp, to join two pieces of metal.
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(electricity) A tool used to crimp, to join two pieces of metal.
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(UK, Ireland, Africa, Australia) An alligator clip.
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Any of the teeth of a zip fastener.
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(television) A clamp that can be attached to part of a set and used to hold lights.
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A small, folded, wire or plastic device used to hold sheets of paper together.
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Synonym of adjustable pliers
n
Alternative form of hand tool [A tool powered by human muscle rather than a motor or engine.]
n
(firearms) The mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc., that the bullet emerges from.
v
(transitive) to attach with nails
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An electrically or pneumatically powered gun used to drive nails into a surface.
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One whose occupation is to make nails; a nail maker.
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(rare, archaic) A woman who makes nails.
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Alternative spelling of nail gun [An electrically or pneumatically powered gun used to drive nails into a surface.]
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A small, folded, wire or plastic device used to hold sheets of paper together.
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To fasten with a paper clip.
v
(transitive) To fit or furnish with pegboard.
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An instrument that pierces or perforates, such as a stiletto or piercel.
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Synonym of snap fastener
v
(transitive) To fasten with a thumbtack.
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To make something certain; to nail down.
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The act by which something is screwed (in various senses).
v
(transitive) To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.
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A small, round box used for keeping documents and seals or for covering seals attached to documents
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The movable part of a zip fastener that opens or closes the row of teeth.
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The resistance-welding of overlapping pieces of metal by applying pressure and an electric current at small points
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A weld created by the stick welding process.
adj
Pertaining to stick welding
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A portion of wire extending from an electrode, important in the welding process.
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Clipping of Transformers. (the franchise)
v
To position and secure pieces of work using small welded joints at isolated points (typically, in preparation for the final weld).
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(rare) Clipping of Transformer. [(toys) A toy in the Transformers toyline which has mechanical parts that allow it to be altered in appearance from its original form as a humanoid robot action figure to another form, usually a vehicle, depending on the toy.]
n
A type of welding, typically of very reactive metals, by means of a non-consumable tungsten electrode and an atmosphere of an inert gas such as argon, with a feed stick for the weld material.
v
To put a stiffening piece or back on (a saw blade).
v
(dated, simile) To work very hard.
n
A pressure-sensitive plastic closure.
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