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clipboard

Clipboard (noun) means a flat board with a clip at the top for holding paper steady while writing. Example: “The nurse jotted notes on her clipboard during rounds.”

noun
1
A flat board with a clip at the top for holding paper steady while writing.
"The nurse jotted notes on her clipboard during rounds."
2
A temporary storage area in a computer where copied or cut data is held before being pasted elsewhere.
"He copied the text to the clipboard before pasting it into the email."

How to use clipboard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA board with a clip for holding paper, or the computer feature that temporarily holds copied text or images.

Common pairings
copy to clipboard clipboard and pen

Word forms

clipboarded past tense, clipboards plural, clipboards singular

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of clip and board.

Rhymes for clipboard

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Frequently asked questions

What does “clipboard” mean?

The word “clipboard” means a flat board with a clip at the top for holding paper steady while writing. In plain terms, a board with a clip for holding paper, or the computer feature that temporarily holds copied text or images.

How do you use “clipboard” in a sentence?

Here is “clipboard” used in a sentence: “The nurse jotted notes on her clipboard during rounds.”

What part of speech is “clipboard”?

“Clipboard” is a noun.

How many meanings does “clipboard” have?

“Clipboard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flat board with a clip at the top for holding paper steady while writing.

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