paper fastener

Holds sheets together

A paper fastener is a small metal device for binding loose sheets together.

The most common type has two flat prongs that pass through holes in the paper and fold flat against the back.

Also called a brad or split pin.

She secured the report with a paper fastener.

types

brad

Thin wire fastener

split pin · thumbtack · pushpin · drawing pin · eyelet · bulldog clip · butterfly clip · grommet

function

attach

Join or connect

clamp · grip · clasp · join · affix · connect · anchor · fix · pinch · gather

binding

bookbinding

Assembling pages into volumes

spiral binding · comb binding · signature · folio · gathering · thread · glue · ring binder · loose-leaf · three-ring

office

stapler

Device binding paper sheets

manila folder · document holder · portfolio · accordion file · envelope · rubber band · tape dispenser · letter tray · clipboard · inbox

Categories
Opposites
fastening mechanism

paper fastenerglue

Bonding substance

tape · adhesive · rubber cement · paste · glue stick

binding vs. separating function

paper fastenerpaper shredder

Device slicing documents into strips

scissors · paper cutter · letter opener · X-Acto knife · box cutter

Family

paper, papers, papered, papering, papery, paperwork, newspaper, wallpaper, fasten

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G