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- pronunciation:
- klIp
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
clips, clipping, clipped |
| definition 1: |
to cut off, cut out, or trim with scissors or shears.
He clipped an article from a magazine.She clipped her fingernails.- synonyms:
- cut, trim
- similar words:
- crop, mow, nip, pare, prune, shave, shear, snip
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| definition 2: |
(informal) to hit sharply.
He clipped me on the ear.- synonyms:
- hit, knock
- similar words:
- jab, punch, slap, smack, strike
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| related words: |
break, cut, top, trim |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of clipping, or a single such cut.
Give those bushes by the driveway a clip.- synonyms:
- cut
- similar words:
- cropping, shaving, shearing, snipping, trim
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| definition 2: |
(informal) a quick, sharp blow.
The boxer took a clip on the chin.- synonyms:
- blow, hit
- similar words:
- knock, punch, slap, smack
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| definition 3: |
a fast rate of speed.
The bike raced down the hill at a frightening clip.- synonyms:
- speed, velocity
- similar words:
- pace, rate
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| related words: |
clamp, clap, cutting, notch, tempo |
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| derivation: |
clippable (adj.) |
Word Builder: clip +
- clippers:
a tool for clipping.
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