clip clip /ˈklɪp/

noun

1. () A metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun  ( cartridge clip , cartridge holder , magazine , clip )
   a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
    The soldier quickly replaced the empty clip in his gun during the firefight.
   The soldier quickly replaced the empty clip in his gun during the firefight.
   
   
2. () Any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together  ( clip )
   any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
    She used a clip to keep the stack of papers together.
   She used a clip to keep the stack of papers together.
   
   
3. () An instance or single occasion for some event  ( clip , time )
   an instance or single occasion for some event
    This time he succeeded
   this time he succeeded
    He called four times
   he called four times
    He could do ten at a clip
   he could do ten at a clip
   
4. A sharp slanting blow  ( clip )
   a sharp slanting blow
    He gave me a clip on the ear
   he gave me a clip on the ear
   
5. The act of clipping or snipping  ( clip , clipping , snip )
   the act of clipping or snipping
   
6. An article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress  ( clip )
   an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
   

verb

1. () Sever or remove by pinching or snipping  ( nip , nip off , snip , clip , snip off )
   sever or remove by pinching or snipping
    Nip off the flowers
   nip off the flowers
   
2. Terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent  ( clip , curtail , cut short )
   terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
    My speech was cut short
   My speech was cut short
    Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries
   Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries
   
3. Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of  ( clip , crop , cut back , dress , lop , prune , snip , trim )
   cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
    Dress the plants in the garden
   dress the plants in the garden
   
4. Attach with a clip  ( clip )
   attach with a clip
    Clip the papers together
   clip the papers together
   
5. Run at a moderately swift pace  ( clip , jog , trot )
   run at a moderately swift pace