noun🔗ShareA piece of something removed by clipping."a clipping of hair"partitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn article clipped from a newspaper."The teacher used newspaper clippings about famous scientists as examples in her science class. "mediawritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA short form (of a word) created by removing syllables."The word "ad" is a clipping of "advertisement"."languagegrammarwordlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level."The loud music caused clippings in the recording, making some parts sound distorted because the microphone couldn't handle the volume. "electronicssignaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe use of a mask to hide part of an object or image."The scrapbook page showed a photo of a flower with heart-shaped clippings around it, revealing only the flower's center. "arttechnologymediacomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFalling, rolling, or throwing one's body on the back of an opponent's legs after approaching from behind."The football player was penalized for clippings when he tackled the defender from behind, hitting his legs. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
