clip
noun
1. a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
Similar word(s): magazine
Definition categories: man–made
2. an instance or single occasion for some event
- he could do ten at a clip
Similar word(s): time
Definition categories: event, case, example, instance
3. any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
Definition categories: man–made, fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
4. an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
Definition categories: man–made, jewellery, jewelry
5. the act of clipping or snipping
Similar word(s): clipping, snip
Definition categories: act, cut, cutting
6. a sharp slanting blow
- he gave me a clip on the ear
Definition categories: act, blow
Sentences with clip as a noun:
- Use this clip to attach the check to your tax form.
- She reads at a pretty good clip.
- He was walking at a fair clip and I was out of breath trying to keep up.
- They played a clip of last night's debate.
- I went into the salon to get a clip.
- Deeky the clip of that aad wife ower thor!
- Give him a clip round the ear!
verb
1. sever or remove by pinching or snipping
Definition categories: contact, cut
2. run at a moderately swift pace
Definition categories: motion, run
3. attach with a clip
- clip the papers together
Definition categories: contact, attach
4. cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Similar word(s): crop, dress, lop, prune, snip, trim
Definition categories: contact
5. terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
Similar word(s): curtail
Definition categories: change, shorten
Sentences with clip as a verb:
- Please clip the photos to the pages where they will go.
- She clipped my hair with her scissors.
- Please clip that coupon out of the newspaper.
- I'll clip ye round the lugs!