noun Download 🔗Share A piece of something removed by clipping. Examples : "a clipping of hair" part item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An article clipped from a newspaper. Examples : "The teacher used newspaper clippings about famous scientists as examples in her science class. " media writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short form (of a word) created by removing syllables. Examples : "The word "ad" is a clipping of "advertisement"." language grammar word linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level. Examples : "The loud music caused clippings in the recording, making some parts sound distorted because the microphone couldn't handle the volume. " electronics signal technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The use of a mask to hide part of an object or image. Examples : "The scrapbook page showed a photo of a flower with heart-shaped clippings around it, revealing only the flower's center. " art technology media computing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Falling, rolling, or throwing one's body on the back of an opponent's legs after approaching from behind. Examples : "The football player was penalized for clippings when he tackled the defender from behind, hitting his legs. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading