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/klɪp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A device, typically made of metal or plastic, used for holding things together.
She used a clip to secure the papers together.
A short segment of video or audio.
The news program played a clip of the interview with the celebrity.
verb
To cut or trim something.
He decided to clip the hedges for a neater look.
To fasten or attach something using a clip.
She will clip the fabric to the board to keep it steady while she works.
To reduce or diminish, especially in quantity or speed.
The manager decided to clip the budget for the marketing department.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'clyppian', meaning to embrace or to hold.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To steal or take something.
He clipped a watch from the store.
To kill (slang in certain contexts).
He was clipped in the gang fight.