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clippers

/ˈklɪpɹ̩z/

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noun

Anything that clips.

Examples :

"The tailor used special fabric clippers to cut the excess material. "

device utensil item

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

Examples :

"My daughter uses her small nail clippers to trim her toenails before bed. "

utensil device item

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noun

Something that moves swiftly; especially:

Examples :

"The fast clippers on the lawnmower quickly cut the tall grass. "

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The Asian butterfly Parthenos sylvia, family Nymphalidae.

Examples :

"The butterfly exhibit at the zoo featured several different species, including the beautiful clippers. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The sound system's clippers prevented the music from becoming distorted by excessively loud parts. "

electronics signal technology device

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A person who mutilates coins by fraudulently paring the edges.

Examples :

"In the 17th century, authorities were constantly on the lookout for clippers who shaved off bits of silver from coins for their own profit. "

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Confidence trickster; conman.

Examples :

"The new student was warned about the school's clippers, who were known for taking money from other students under false pretenses. "

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noun

A tool for clipping something.

Examples :

"The gardener used the clippers to trim the overgrown bushes. "