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 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