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twist tie
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twist tie
n.
A short length of wire encased in a strip of paper, plastic, or foil, designed to be twisted around an item or items as a fastener.


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Ellison said he's seen the logo on cantaloupe PLU stickers, tomato display boxes, twist-ties bundling greens and on shelves at Wal-Mart.
Consumer Product Safety Commission spokesperson] Fleming says, noting such choking hazards as twist-ties, shrink wrap and small plastic anchors.
Of course, some of the bags are green, boasting of extra-strength-easy-grip twist-ties or whatever "new" labor-saving innovation is being peddled at the mega-shopping center.
 
 
 
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