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circlip

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈsɝklɪp/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːklɪp/

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of fastener consisting of a flexible metal ring of spring steel with open ends which can be snapped into place. Internal and external forms exist.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: snap ring, Jesus clip

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of circle + clip.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: circlip — fastener consisting of a semi-flexible metal ring
  • German: Sicherungsring — fastener consisting of a semi-flexible metal ring
  • German: Seegerring — fastener consisting of a semi-flexible metal ring
  • Spanish: circlip — fastener consisting of a semi-flexible metal ring