Word of the Day: Clip
When the word “clip” is used as a verb, it means to cut something.
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clip
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clipped
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clipped
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- You can use a pair of nail clippers to clip nails.
- Clippers are used to clip bushes and shrubs.
- People who clip hair use a scissors, or clippers.
As a noun, a clip is an object that holds things together:
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A paper clip holds together pieces of paper.
- Some clips are large enough and strong enough to hold many pages together.
- People use hair clips to hold their hair in place.
- A clipboard holds paper. The person who uses the clipboard can write while walking or standing.
We also use the word “clip” when talking about speed:
- A sail ship can move at a pretty good clip when the wind is blowing.
Essential English Dictionary
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