circlip

Meaning

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

locating ring

set collar

holding ring

set hoop

elastic collar

spacer ring

Hyphenated as
cir‧clip
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsɝklɪp/
Etymology

Blend of circle + clip

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