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clip

Definitions


[klɪp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a flexible or spring-loaded device for holding an object or objects together or in place
(e.g: he undid two clips and lifted the lid)

- a metal holder containing cartridges for an automatic firearm
(e.g: he shot twice, but his clip was empty)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English clyppan (verb), of West Germanic origin. The noun use dates from the late 15th century


[klɪp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- fasten or be fastened with a clip or clips
(e.g: she clipped on a pair of diamond earrings)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English clyppan (verb), of West Germanic origin. The noun use dates from the late 15th century


[klɪp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cut short or trim (hair, vegetation, etc.) with shears or scissors
(e.g: I was clipping the hedge)

- strike smartly or with a glancing blow
(e.g: the car clipped the kerb)

- swindle or rob
(e.g: in all the years he ran the place, he was clipped only three times)

- move quickly
(e.g: we clip down the track)


Phrases:
- at a clip
- clip the wings of

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse klippa, probably imitative


[klɪp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act of clipping or trimming something
(e.g: I gave him a full clip)

- a short sequence taken from a film or broadcast
(e.g: clips from earlier shows)

- a smart or glancing blow
(e.g: I'd give him a clip round the ear)

- a specified speed or rate of movement, especially when rapid
(e.g: we crossed the dance floor at an amazingly fast clip)


Phrases:
- at a clip
- clip the wings of

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse klippa, probably imitative




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