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Plural for a short sequence taken from a film or broadcast
“Before we get to chatting, we want to look at a clip of you guys in action.”
Plural for a flexible or spring-loaded device for holding an object or objects together or in place
“Tie a metal paper clip to the end of the string to weigh it down.”
Plural for a piece of jewelry fastened by a clip
“The entry for the Virtuosi included a necklace, a bracelet, and a hair clip made of 21-carat yellow gold that had a spiral design resembling the sun.”
Plural for a metal holder containing cartridges, especially for an automatic firearm
“The cartridges are carried in a clip in bunches of five, and these are carried in small leather pouches attached to the belt.”
Plural for an act of clipping or trimming something
“The hedge needs a clip and the dog could do with a bath.”
Plural for a smart or glancing blow
“I, myself, played up many a teacher, but I knew how far to go before I got a clip round the ear.”
Plural for a specified speed or rate of movement, especially when rapid
“Walking for 20 minutes at a fast clip will help a 150-pound person burn 132 calories.”
Plural for a person's manner of walking or running
Plural for the style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged
Plural for a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
Plural for an act of snipping, cutting or clipping something
Plural for one who carries out a theft
Plural for a preview, typically of a film, video game or TV show
Plural for a clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair
Plural for stand for holding musical score
Plural for a visual recording made with a camera
Plural for a person who swindles, cheats or defrauds
Plural for a small, attached piece used for identification or organization, often made of paper or plastic
Plural for a single occasion for an event
To fasten or attach, or be fastened or attached
“You will be asked to clip your identification to your shirt by placing it in a plastic sleeve, which will then hang awkwardly from your shirt collar or jacket lapel.”
To cut short or trim, especially with shears or scissors
“Before applying a film dressing, clip excess hair around the wound site, if desired or per facility protocol, to ensure proper adhesion.”
To cut out or remove a section from
“My mother would clip the article, underline his name, and paste it on a page.”
To strike smartly or with a glancing blow
“I've crossed an intersection legally only to have some loony driver almost clip my side as he comes barreling past me.”
To strike with a sharp, often slanting, blow
“I swing back with my left hand and clip him in the nose.”
To move or travel hurriedly
To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
To touch or brush lightly in passing
To put securely in place or in the desired position
To diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
To steal from someone or a place using threats or violence
To cut or stab with a knife or pointed tool
To make an inaccurate or poor contact or strike
To obtain money or favors by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of authority
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