"clip-on" meaning in English

See clip-on in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} clip-on (not comparable)
  1. That attaches to something by means of a clip. Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: clip-on tie, clip-on necktie, clip-on microphone
    Sense id: en-clip-on-en-adj-8--uB2ke

Noun

Forms: clip-ons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} clip-on (plural clip-ons)
  1. Any item that attaches to something by means of a clip.
    Sense id: en-clip-on-en-noun-Xk8rwy6x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 75

Inflected forms

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