clipboard
UK: ˈklɪp.bɔːd | US: ˈklɪp.bɔːrd
n. a small board with a clip at the top for holding papers
n. (computing) a temporary storage area for data that has been copied or cut
The word "clipboard" combines "clip," derived from Old English clyppan (to grasp or fasten), and "board," from Old English bord (a flat piece of wood or surface). Originally referring to a physical board with a clip to hold papers, the term was later adopted in computing to describe a virtual space for temporarily storing copied or cut data. The logical progression reflects the transition from tangible office tools to digital interfaces.
She carried a clipboard to take notes during the survey.
The teacher attached the attendance sheet to a clipboard.
Copy the text and paste it from the clipboard.
He lost his clipboard while moving between construction sites.
The software allows you to clear the clipboard history.