clip-on
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clip-on
(klĭp′ŏn′, -ôn′)adj.
Designed to attach by means of a clip: clip-on earrings.
clip′-on′ n.
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clip′-on`
adj.
1. designed to be clipped on: a clip-on bow tie.
n. 2. a clip-on device, ornament, or the like.
[1905–10]
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| Noun | 1. | clip-on - a device (as an earring, sunglasses, microphone etc.) that is attached by clips device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" |
| Adj. | 1. | clip-on - attachable by a clip; "clip-on earrings"; "a clip-on bow tie" attachable - capable of being fastened or added to something else; "a handle attachable by two bolts" |
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