circlip

English

Internal circlip.

External circlip.

Etymology

Blend of circle +‎ clip

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈsɝklɪp/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈsɜːklɪp/
Hyphenation: cir‧clip

Noun

circlip (plural circlips)

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.
Synonyms: snap ring, Jesus clip

Translations

fastener consisting of a semi-flexible metal ring

French: circlip (fr) m
German: Sicherungsring m, Seegerring m

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