Bulldog Clip
Slang Term
BritishAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: Binder clip
长尾夹
Pinza sujetapapeles
ダブルクリップ
더블 클립(바인더 클립)
Strong metal clip for holding papers together.
一种用于夹住纸张的金属强力夹子。
Pinza metálica resistente para sujetar papeles.
書類をまとめるための金属製の強力なクリップ。
서류를 묶어 고정하는 강한 금속 클립.
Examples
- Hold that with a bulldog clip. 用长尾夹夹住Sujétalo con una pinzaダブルクリップで留めて더블 클립으로 고정해
- Giant bulldog clips. 大号长尾夹Pinzas sujetapapeles gigantes大きなダブルクリップ큰 더블 클립
Pronunciation
/ˈbʊldɒɡ klɪp/
Usage Guide
Context: office
Tone: standard
✓ Do Say
- British standard英国标准用语expresión estándar británicaイギリスの標準的な表現영국 표준 표현
✗ Don't Say
- US—binder clip在美国叫binder clipEn EE. UU. se dice binder clipアメリカではbinder clipと言う미국에서는 binder clip
Common Mistakes
- British term
Origin & History
British, resembles a bulldog's jaw.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: All classes
Pop culture: Office supplies
Regional notes: British.
Variations
Bulldog clip
Related Phrases
More From This Topic
Brolly
★★★★★
An umbrella
Wellies
★★★★★
Wellington boots, rubber boots
Trainers
★★★★★
Athletic shoes, sneakers
Jumper
★★★★★
Sweater, pullover
Trousers
★★★★★
Pants (American)
Pants
★★★★★
Underwear (British); also 'rubbish/bad' (slang)
More from Everyday Objects
Practice "Bulldog Clip" on WordLoci
Flashcards, quizzes, audio pronunciation & spaced repetition — all free