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noun
A metal fastener with two tines, the ends of which project through an object being fastened and are bent back to hold it in place.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A stationery fastener that is inserted into punched holes in a stack of paper before being bent to secure them.
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