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Pronunciation / Transliteration: klip-ɔn
"Ele usava uma gravata clip-on."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An item that can be attached to another object using a clip mechanism.
"She wore a clip-on tie for the formal event." - 2
A type of accessory or component that can be easily attached or removed.
"The clip-on sunglasses were perfect for driving on sunny days."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'clip-on' is a compound word formed from 'clip', which originates from the Old English 'clyppan', meaning to grasp or hold, and 'on', a preposition indicating attachment. The usage of 'clip-on' to describe items that can be attached or secured without permanent fastening emerged in the mid-20th century, reflecting advancements in design and functionality.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Clip-On" is said worldwide
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clip-on
Transliteration: klip-ɔ̃
"Elle a porté des lunettes clip-on."
Clip-On
Transliteration: klɪp-ɔn
"Er trug eine Clip-On Krawatte."
clip-on
Transliteration: klip-on
"Ha indossato una cravatta clip-on."
clip-on
Transliteration: klip-on
"Llevaba una corbata clip-on."
clip-on
Transliteration: klip-ɔn
"Ele usava uma gravata clip-on."
क्लिप-ऑन
Transliteration: klip-on
"उसने क्लिप-ऑन टाई पहनी।"
夹式
Transliteration: jiā shì
"他戴着夹式太阳镜。"
클립온
Transliteration: keulrip-on
"그는 클립온 넥타이를 착용했다."
クリップオン
Transliteration: kurippu on
"彼はクリップオンのネクタイを着用していた。"
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