Meaning & Definition of Clip in English
English⟶
Clip
/klɪp/
noun
1. A metal frame or container holding cartridges
- Can be inserted into an automatic gun
synonym:
- cartridge holder,
- cartridge clip,
- clip,
- magazine
2. An instance or single occasion for some event
- "This time he succeeded"
- "He called four times"
- "He could do ten at a clip"
synonym:
- time,
- clip
3. Any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
synonym:
- clip
4. An article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
synonym:
- clip
5. The act of clipping or snipping
synonym:
- clip,
- clipping,
- snip
6. A sharp slanting blow
- "He gave me a clip on the ear"
synonym:
- clip
verb
1. Sever or remove by pinching or snipping
- "Nip off the flowers"
synonym:
- nip,
- nip off,
- clip,
- snip,
- snip off
2. Run at a moderately swift pace
synonym:
- trot,
- jog,
- clip
3. Attach with a clip
- "Clip the papers together"
synonym:
- clip
4. Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
- "Dress the plants in the garden"
synonym:
- snip,
- clip,
- crop,
- trim,
- lop,
- dress,
- prune,
- cut back
5. Terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
- "My speech was cut short"
- "Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries"
synonym:
- clip,
- curtail,
- cut short
Examples of using
Do you have a paper clip?