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clipboard

noun

A temporary storage area on a computer or phone that holds text or images you have copied or cut.

Example sentences

  • “The link is already copied to your clipboard.”
  • “Paste the text from the clipboard into the email.”
  • “My phone's clipboard keeps the last few items I copied.”

Usually with 'copy to' and 'paste from': copy to the clipboard. It is also a stiff board with a clip that holds papers.

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