A bulldog clip is a device for temporarily but firmly binding sheets of

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together. It consists of a rectangular sheet of springy

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curved into a cylinder, with two flat steel strips inserted to form combined handles and jaws. The user presses the two handles together, causing the jaws to open against the force of the spring, then inserts a stack of papers and releases the handles. The spring forces the jaws together, gripping the papers firmly. A bulldog clip combined with a suitable piece of board makes a

clipboard A clipboard is a thin, rigid writing board with a clip at the top for holding paper in place. A clipboard is typically used to support paper with one hand while writing on it with the other, especially when other writing surfaces are not avail ...

History and trademark

''BULLDOG'' is a registered

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of Brandsley Limited which is licensed to Faire Bros & Co Limited. Its registration as a trademark in the United Kingdom dates back to 1944.

Alternative uses

Bulldog clips can be used in many domestic, industrial, and arts and crafts applications, including: *The binding of a

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allowing sheets to be added, removed or replaced. *A cable tidy at a

computer A computer is a machine that can be Computer programming, programmed to automatically Execution (computing), carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations (''computation''). Modern digital electronic computers can perform generic set ...

station. The clip can be clamped onto the edge of a

desk A desk or bureau is a piece of furniture with a flat table (furniture), table-style work surface used in a school, office, home or the like for academic, professional or domestic activities such as reading (activity), reading, writing, or using ...

and computer cables can be threaded through the holes on the end of the tip. This helps the user organize wires and prevents them from falling back behind the desk. *Resealing an opened bag of food to keep it fresh longer. *Warping a

loom A loom is a device used to weaving, weave cloth and tapestry. The basic purpose of any loom is to hold the Warp (weaving), warp threads under tension (mechanics), tension to facilitate the interweaving of the weft threads. The precise shape of ...

when weaving. *A fast release mechanism for theatre backdrops. *Holding an

eraser An eraser (also known as a rubber in some Commonwealth countries, including South Africa from which the material first used got its name) is an article of stationery that is used for removing marks from paper or skin (e.g. parchment or vellu ...

, providing a larger surface to grip for those with

motor disabilities A physical disability is a limitation on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina. Other physical disabilities include impairments which limit other facets of daily living, such as respiratory disorders, blindness, epilepsy ...

. *Holding down a Ctrl key on a computer keyboard to circumvent the issue of holding the button down when selecting multiple items. *Pinning back hair back on top of a person's head.

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Bulldog clip
dictionary.reference.com
How to pronounce bulldog clip in UK and US English
dictionary.cambridge.org
How to make a BULLDOG CLIP PHONE TRIPOD

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History and trademark

Alternative uses

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