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clip¹ Definition

clip (klip)

transitive verb clipped, clipping clip′·ping

  1. to cut or cut off with shears or scissors
  2. to cut (an item) out of (a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
    1. to cut short
    2. to shorten by omitting syllables, letters, etc.
  4. to cut the hair of
  5. to cut off the edge of (coins)
  6. Informal to hit or punch with a quick, sharp blow
  7. ☆ Slang to cheat or swindle, esp. by overcharging

Etymology: ME clippen < ON klippa

intransitive verb

  1. to clip something
  2. to move rapidly

noun

  1. an act or instance of clipping
  2. a thing clipped; specif., the amount of wool clipped from sheep at one time or in one season
  3. a rapid pace
  4. 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
  5. Informal a quick, sharp blow
  6. clipped form
clip¹ Idioms

at a clip

or at one clip
Informal on one particular occasion; at one particular time
clip² Definition

clip (klip)

intransitive verb, transitive verb clipped, clipping clip′·ping

  1. to fasten with a clip or clips
  2. Now Chiefly Dial. to hug; embrace closely
  3. ☆ 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

  1. any of various devices that clip or fasten things together, grip or hold something, etc.
  2. cartridge clip
  3. Obsolete an embrace
  4. ☆ Football an act of clipping
clip Synonyms

clip

v.

snip, crop, trim, cut off; see cut 1, decrease 2.

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.