clipboard

English

noun
Definitions
  • A flat piece of rigid material, such as card or plastic, with a clip at one end under which papers can be held.
  • (computing) A buffer in memory where the user can store data temporarily while transferring it from one place within an application to another or between applications.

Etymology

Compound from English clip (clasp, embrace) + English board (plank).

Origin

English

board

Gloss

plank

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