letter-clip

(let’ér-klip), x. An implement, con- sisting of a pair of plates opening and closing on a spring, by means of which papers may be clasped firmly, so as to be hung up or kept together. letter-cutter (let’ér-kut’ér), ». One who cuts letters in or upon a surface, as of stone or metal; specifically, in type-founding, a punch cutter. letter-drop (let’ér-drop), ». Ona postal or mail railroad-car, a plate with an opening closed by a hinged flap, for receiving letters for the post along the route of the train.