"gem clip" meaning in English

See gem clip in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: gem clips [plural]
Etymology: Trade name (Gem clip) of the late 19th century. Head templates: {{en-noun}} gem clip (plural gem clips)
  1. A small, folded, wire or plastic device used to hold sheets of paper together. Categories (topical): Fasteners
    Sense id: en-gem_clip-en-noun-YMohABsL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English genericized trademarks

Inflected forms

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