Meaning & Definition of word "Clip"

Clip

/klɪp/

1. A device, typically made of metal or plastic, used for holding things together.
- Example: She used a clip to secure the papers together.
2. A short segment of video or audio.
- Example: The news program played a clip of the interview with the celebrity.

1. To cut or trim something.
- Example: He decided to clip the hedges for a neater look.
2. To fasten or attach something using a clip.
- Example: She will clip the fabric to the board to keep it steady while she works.
3. To reduce or diminish, especially in quantity or speed.
- Example: The manager decided to clip the budget for the marketing department.

Middle English, from Old English 'clyppian', meaning to embrace or to hold.

clip one's wings:

To limit someone's freedom or capabilities.

clip along:

To move quickly or at a fast pace.

under someone's thumb:

To be in a position of control over someone (not directly related but contextually similar).

clip the coupons:

To gather the coupons from newspaper or flyers.

clipping:

The act of cutting or trimming something.

clipped:

Having the ends cut off or shortened.

beyond one's means:

To financially overextend oneself (colloquially related).

Meaning: To steal or take something.

Example Sentence: He clipped a watch from the store.

Meaning: To kill (slang in certain contexts).

Example Sentence: He was clipped in the gang fight.