Definition of Clipboard

1. Noun. A small writing board with a clip at the top for holding papers.

Generic synonyms: Writing Board

Definition of Clipboard

1. Noun. A flat piece of rigid material, such as card or plastic, with a clip at one end under which papers can be held. ¹

2. Noun. (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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Clipboard

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clipboard

clioxanide
clip
clip-clop
clip-on
clip art
clip artist
clip forceps
clip joint
clip joints
clip lead
clip strip
clip strips
clipart
cliparts
clipboard (current term)
clipboards
clipbooks
clipcock
clipcocks
clipe
cliped
clipes
clipeus
cliping
clipless
clipmapping
clippable
clipped

Literary usage of Clipboard

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. SAS(R) 9.1 Companion for Windows by SAS Institute (2004)
"To paste text that is stored on the clipboard, position the insertion pointer in a text area of a window and do one of the following: 0 press Ctrl + V 0 ..."

2. SAS(R) 9.1.3 Language Reference:: Dictionary, Fifth Edition, Volumes 1-4 by SAS Institute (2006)
"Details The FILENAME statement, clipboard Access Method enables you to share ... You can also copy data to the clipboard by using the Explorer pop-up menu ..."

3. This Isn't Excel, It's Magic!: Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most of by Bob Umlas (2005)
"Put pictures in UserForms from the clipboard 82. Make your own tools for forms 83. Using invisible objects 84. Initialize Listboxes, Comboboxes with months ..."

4. Sas/insight 9.1 User's Guide by SAS Institute, Institute SAS Institute (2004)
"Alternatively, on many hosts you can copy graphs and tables to the clipboard and then print the clipboard. Finally, you can use host printing facilities or ..."

5. Altova Xmlspy 2005 User & Reference Manual by Altova (2005)
"14.2.3 Cut L_J Shift+Del or Ctrl+X The Cut command copies the selected text or items to the clipboard and deletes them from their present location. ..."

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