clip
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Definition
clip (klip)
transitive verb clipped, clipping clip′·ping
- to cut or cut off with shears or scissors
- to cut (an item) out of (a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
- to cut short
- to shorten by omitting syllables, letters, etc.
- to cut the hair of
- to cut off the edge of (coins)
- Informal to hit or punch with a quick, sharp blow
- ☆ Slang to cheat or swindle, esp. by overcharging
Etymology: ME clippen < ON klippa
intransitive verb
- to clip something
- to move rapidly
noun
- an act or instance of clipping
- a thing clipped; specif., the amount of wool clipped from sheep at one time or in one season
- a rapid pace
- Film, TV a sequence of film, videotape, etc., as a short selection taken from a longer feature or a brief piece inserted in a newscast
- Informal a quick, sharp blow
- clipped form
clip²
Definition
clip (klip)
intransitive verb, transitive verb clipped, clipping clip′·ping
- to fasten with a clip or clips
- Now Chiefly Dial. to hug; embrace closely
- ☆ Football to block (an opponent who is not carrying the ball) from behind: an illegal act
Etymology: ME clippen < OE clyppan, to embrace < IE *gleb- < base *gel-: see climb
noun
- any of various devices that clip or fasten things together, grip or hold something, etc.
- cartridge clip
- Obsolete an embrace
- ☆ Football an act of clipping
clip
Synonyms
clip
Usage Examples
Object
- curb: Two wheels: Clip a curb and you could get a small kudos award for driving on two wheels momentarily.
Preposition: on
- timeline: You'll also be able to start trimming clips on the timeline rather than being forced to use the entire scene.
Converse of object
- watch: To watch a video clip of where your money goes, please click here.
- trim: You'll also be able to start trimming clips on the timeline rather than being forced to use the entire scene.
- record-set: Gambling a crime a record-setting clip generated will be donated.
Adjective modifier
- video: To view the video clips, the site requires the user to first select a video player.
- audio: How can I listen to audio clips or watch video on Century Digital?
- mp3: Includes carol histories, free sheet music, a Christmas music quiz, reviews, and mp3 sound clips.
- short: Click below to watch a short clip of our appeal.
- sound: Import a sound file from a library of sound clips on the Web: Sound Clips: A large free collection.
- detachable: PDA Carry Cases - with and without detachable belt clips.
Modifies a noun
- art: Where can I get good Clip Art for free on the web?
Noun used with modifier
- belt: If you don't need the belt clip, the stud can be removed and a blanking cap inserted in its place.
- video: Check out the Peter Pan video clip Click Here for a taste of what we can do for you.
- crocodile: All you need to do is connect the crocodile clips ( supplied ) to your car or leisure battery ( ooh er!
- jubilee: Remove the jubilee clip securing the flexible pipe to the pump.
- movie: A symbol is a graphic, a button or a movie clip that is stored in a Flash movie's library.
- bulldog: The only other equipment is a bulldog clip and a large chunk of blue tack.
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