clip-on

UK
/ˈklɪp ɒn/
US
/ˈklɪp ɑn/

Translations

clip-onnoun
clip-ons
pl
UK
/ˈklɪp ɒn/
US
/ˈklɪp ɑn/
attache à clipPour un accessoire ou un dispositif fixé par clip.
The clip-on was easy to attach to the bag.
L'attache à clip était facile à fixer au sac.
boucle d'oreille à clipPour le bijou maintenu par une pince et non par un perçage.
She preferred clip-on earrings because her ears weren't pierced.
Elle préférait les boucles d'oreilles à clip parce que ses oreilles n'étaient pas percées.
clip-onadjective
UK
/ˈklɪp ɒn/
US
/ˈklɪp ɑn/
à clip
He wore a clip-on tie because he never learned how to tie a real one.
Il portait une cravate à clip parce qu'il n'a jamais appris à en nouer une vraie.
Additional translations
à pinceSe dit surtout d’objets ou de bijoux fixés par une pince.

Definitions

clip-onnoun
An accessory or device designed to be attached by clipping onto something, rather than being permanently fixed or fastened.
He wore a clip-on tie to the interview because he didn't know how to tie a real one.
A piece of jewelry, such as an earring, that is held in place by a clip rather than a piercing.
She preferred clip-on earrings because her ears weren't pierced.
clip-onadjective
Designed to be attached or fastened by means of a clip rather than by sewing, piercing, or other permanent methods.
He wore a clip-on tie because he never learned how to tie a real one.