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.”
How to use clipboard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA board with a clip for holding paper, or the computer feature that temporarily holds copied text or images.
Word forms
clipboarded past tense, clipboards plural, clipboards singular
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The nurse jotted notes on her _____ during rounds.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of clip and board.
Rhymes for clipboard
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.