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clipper

/ˈklɪpər/

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noun

Anything that clips.

Examples :

"The gardener used a hedge clipper to trim the bushes into neat shapes. "

device utensil machine

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noun

(chiefly in the plural) A tool used for clipping something, such as hair, coins, or fingernails.

Examples :

"My dad uses electric clippers to cut my hair in the backyard. "

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noun

Something that moves swiftly; especially:

Examples :

"The clipper ship sailed quickly across the ocean, delivering mail faster than any other boat at the time. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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noun

The Asian butterfly Parthenos sylvia, family Nymphalidae.

Examples :

"The butterfly garden showcased many species, including the stunning clipper with its distinctive black and white markings. "

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noun

A circuit which prevents the amplitude of a wave from exceeding a set value.

Examples :

"The sound system's clipper prevents the music from getting too loud, protecting the speakers from damage. "

electronics signal device electric technical machine

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A person who mutilates coins by fraudulently paring the edges.

Examples :

"The antique coin collector suspected the new employee was a clipper, as the edges of several coins were noticeably thinner. "

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Confidence trickster; conman.

Examples :

"The smooth-talking salesman turned out to be a clipper, taking people's money with promises he never intended to keep. "

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