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)

1. 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