clipped; clipping
1
2
a
: to hold in a tight grip : clutch
b
: to clasp, fasten, or secure with a clip
1
: any of various devices that grip, clasp, or hook
2
: a device to hold cartridges for charging the magazines of some rifles
also
: a magazine from which ammunition is fed into the chamber of a firearm
3
: something (such as a piece of jewelry) that is worn as an ornament or fastener and that is held in position by a clip
clipped; clipping
1
a
: to cut or cut off with or as if with shears
clip a dog's hair
clip an hour off traveling time
b
: to cut off the distal or outer part of
c(1)
(2)
: to cut items out of (a publication, such as a newspaper)
3
4
: to illegally block (an opposing player) in football
5
: to take money from unfairly or dishonestly especially by overcharging
the nightclub clipped the tourist for $200
1
: to clip something
2
: to travel or pass rapidly
3
: to clip an opposing player in football
1
a
b
: a 2-bladed instrument for cutting especially the nails
2
3
: an act of clipping
4
: a sharp blow
5
: rate sense 1a
continues at a brisk clip
6
: a single instance or occasion : time
he charged $10 a clip
—often used in the phrase at a cliptrained 1000 workers at a clip
Synonyms
Verb (2)
Noun (2)
- bang
- bash
- bat
- beat
- belt
- biff
- blow
- bop
- box
- buffet
- bust
- chop
- clap
- clout
- crack
- cuff
- dab
- douse [British]
- fillip
- hack
- haymaker
- hit
- hook
- knock
- larrup [dialect]
- lash
- lick
- pelt
- pick
- plump
- poke
- pound
- punch
- rap
- slam
- slap
- slug
- smack
- smash
- sock
- spank
- stinger
- stripe
- stroke
- swat
- swipe
- switch
- thud
- thump
- thwack
- wallop
- welt
- whack
- wham
- whop
- whap
Examples of clip in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
The ethereal clip was filmed in Paris and Hanches, France.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
The clip details many of the tricks employed by the Lucasfilm team to bring the location to life.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
The clip's viral circulation on social media had significant repercussions.
—Christian Olaniran, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
The adjustable strap turns this purse into a crossbody, shoulder bag, and even a cute clutch — just unclip the strap and snap the two outer clips together.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
The channel is also leaning into more short-form content, including video clips from NBC Sports and Saturday Night Live, among others.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
The clip is simple but effective, featuring the band — comprised of Thom Yorke; brothers Jonny Greenwood and Colin Greenwood; Ed O’Brien and Philip Selway — performing the anthem about wanting to fit in onstage among moody, dim lighting.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2024
The vlog also included a clip from the moment Sophia surprised Isabella by coming into town.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2024
The path of totality will also clip northeastern Portugal.
—Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
The majority, however, were minor – a ship’s antenna or mast hitting a bridge, or a barge clipping a bridge’s protective fender.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The park was fenced in 1921, according to a newspaper clipping from that year.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
Use pruners to clip away the flower stem at the base of the plant.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
Similarly, Mathis built his personal style by clipping photos from decor magazines.
—Ronita Choudhuri-Wade Of Nerdwallet, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
Just make sure to clip the coupon before checking out to unlock the savings.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Remember to clip the $40 on-page coupon to get the lowest possible price.
—PCMAG, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
Police released a 13-minute video of the incident this week to British media to give context to a 55-second clip released by Falter.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
The ethereal clip was filmed in Paris and Hanches, France.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
The clip details many of the tricks employed by the Lucasfilm team to bring the location to life.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
The clip's viral circulation on social media had significant repercussions.
—Christian Olaniran, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
The adjustable strap turns this purse into a crossbody, shoulder bag, and even a cute clutch — just unclip the strap and snap the two outer clips together.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
The channel is also leaning into more short-form content, including video clips from NBC Sports and Saturday Night Live, among others.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
The clip is simple but effective, featuring the band — comprised of Thom Yorke; brothers Jonny Greenwood and Colin Greenwood; Ed O’Brien and Philip Selway — performing the anthem about wanting to fit in onstage among moody, dim lighting.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2024
The vlog also included a clip from the moment Sophia surprised Isabella by coming into town.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Verb
To use it, just clip it onto the edge of the can, maneuver the extra large turn knob, and the wheel effortlessly glides along the can’s outer rim for a seamless puncturing, unlike so many can openers that can feel like pulling teeth or driving down a bumpy road).
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2024
The path of totality will also clip northeastern Portugal.
—Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
The majority, however, were minor – a ship’s antenna or mast hitting a bridge, or a barge clipping a bridge’s protective fender.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The park was fenced in 1921, according to a newspaper clipping from that year.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
Use pruners to clip away the flower stem at the base of the plant.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
Similarly, Mathis built his personal style by clipping photos from decor magazines.
—Ronita Choudhuri-Wade Of Nerdwallet, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
Just make sure to clip the coupon before checking out to unlock the savings.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Remember to clip the $40 on-page coupon to get the lowest possible price.
—PCMAG, 1 Apr. 2024
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clip
2 of 4 noun1
: a device that grips, clasps, or hooks
2
: a device for loading cartridges into a firearm
also
: magazine sense 4a
3
: a piece of jewelry held by a clip
clip
3 of 4 verb
clipped; clipping
1
: to cut or cut off with or as if with shears
clip a hedge
clip out a news item
2
: to cut off or trim the hair or wool of
have the dog clipped
clip
4 of 4 noun1
: a two-bladed instrument for cutting especially the nails
2
: a section of filmed, videotaped, or recorded material
3
: an act of clipping
4
: a sharp blow
5
: a rapid pace
move along at a good clip
Etymology
Verb
Old English clyppan "to clasp"
Verb
Middle English clippen "to cut," of Norse origin
Medical Definition
clip
noun
: a device used to arrest bleeding from vessels or tissues during operations
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