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Thumbtack, binder clip, correction tape — desk items you can never name.

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stapler
tape dispenser
highlighter
scissors
paper clip
thumbtack
binder clip
correction tape

Each expression

stapler

/ˈsteɪplər/
Examples

The stapler is jammed — a staple is stuck inside.

Load a fresh strip of staples into the stapler before the meeting.

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tape dispenser

/teɪp dɪˈspɛnsər/
Examples

Pull the tape and tear it on the tape dispenser blade.

The heavy tape dispenser has a weighted base so it stays put one-handed.

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highlighter

/ˈhaɪlaɪtər/
Examples

She ran a yellow highlighter over the key sentence.

Color-code your notes with a different highlighter for each topic.

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paper clip

/ˈpeɪpər klɪp/
Examples

Hold the pages together with a paper clip for now.

He unbent a paper clip to poke the reset button.

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thumbtack

/ˈθʌmtæk/
Examples

Pin the note to the board with a thumbtack.

Watch your step — a thumbtack fell off the corkboard onto the floor.

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binder clip

/ˈbaɪndər klɪp/
Examples

A thick stack needs a binder clip, not a paper clip.

Fold the silver arms down after you clamp the binder clip on.

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correction tape

/kəˈrɛkʃən teɪp/
Examples

Run correction tape over the typo and write it again.

You can write over correction tape right away, with no drying time.

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