nounπShareAnything that clips."The gardener used a hedge clipper to trim the bushes into neat shapes. "deviceutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) A tool used for clipping something, such as hair, coins, or fingernails."My dad uses electric clippers to cut my hair in the backyard. "utensildeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that moves swiftly; especially:"The clipper ship sailed quickly across the ocean, delivering mail faster than any other boat at the time. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe Asian butterfly Parthenos sylvia, family Nymphalidae."The butterfly garden showcased many species, including the stunning clipper with its distinctive black and white markings. "insectanimalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA circuit which prevents the amplitude of a wave from exceeding a set value."The sound system's clipper prevents the music from getting too loud, protecting the speakers from damage. "electronicssignaldeviceelectrictechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who mutilates coins by fraudulently paring the edges."The antique coin collector suspected the new employee was a clipper, as the edges of several coins were noticeably thinner. "personjobbusinesseconomyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareConfidence trickster; conman."The smooth-talking salesman turned out to be a clipper, taking people's money with promises he never intended to keep. "personcharacterbusinesssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
