nounπShareSomething which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another."Use this clip to attach the check to your tax form."itemdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unspecified but normally understood as rapid speed or pace."He was walking at a fair clip and I was out of breath trying to keep up."timeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn embrace."The teacher's welcoming clips made the shy student feel comfortable in class. "actionbodyhumansensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA frame containing a number of bullets which is intended to be inserted into the magazine of a firearm to allow for rapid reloading."The soldier quickly refilled his rifle's magazine with several clips of ammunition before continuing the mission. "militaryweaponmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA projecting flange on the upper edge of a horseshoe, turned up so as to embrace the lower part of the hoof; a toe clip or beak."The farrier carefully shaped the clips on the horseshoe to ensure a snug and secure fit around the horse's hoof. "technicalanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gaff or hook for landing the fish, as in salmon fishing."The experienced fisherman always carries a set of clips to help him safely bring large salmon into the boat. "fishutensilsportnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grip tightly."The toddler clips onto her mother's leg when she sees the doctor. "actionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten with a clip."Please clip the photos to the pages where they will go."itemutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hug, embrace."After a long day at school, the little boy clips his mother tightly when she picks him up. "actionhumanbodyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo collect signatures, generally with the use of a clipboard."Maria volunteered to clips signatures outside the library for the petition to save the park. "politicsactionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething which has been clipped from a larger whole:"Here are the clips from the interview that we want to use in the documentary. "partitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of clipping, such as a haircut."I went into the salon to get a clip."appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe condition of something, its state."Deeky the clip of that aad wife ower thor!"conditionstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blow with the hand (often in the set phrase clip round the ear)"Give him a clip round the ear!"actionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc."Please clip that coupon out of the newspaper."utensilactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo curtail; to cut short."The teacher clipped the presentation to 15 minutes. "actionwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike with the hand."The teacher clipped the student's unruly hair. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit or strike, especially in passing."The car skidded off the road andΒ clippedΒ a lamppost."actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareAn illegal tackle: Throwing the body across the back of an opponent's leg or hitting him from the back below the waist while moving up from behind unless the opponent is a runner or the action is in close line play."The referee threw a flag because the player illegally clips the defender from behind, taking him down near the sideline. "sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut off a signal level at a certain maximum value."The microphone clips when I yell into it, making the recording sound distorted. "signalelectronicstechnologysoundcommunicationtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo discard (an occluded part of a model or scene) rather than waste resources on rendering it."The rendering software automatically clips portions of the 3D building model that are hidden inside walls to improve performance. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Of a camera, character model, etc.) To move (through or into) (a rendered object or barrier)."During the video game, my character sometimes clips through the wall if I move too fast. "computingtechnologygametechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cheat, swindle, or fleece."The repair shop clips tourists by charging them double the price for simple repairs. "businessfinanceeconomymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grab or take stealthily"While waiting in line, the boy clips a candy bar from the display without the cashier noticing. "actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading