clip1
n.
- a flexible or spring-loaded device for holding an object or objects together or in place.
- a piece of jewellery fastened by a clip.
- a metal holder containing cartridges for an automatic firearm.
v.
(clips, clipping, clipped)
fasten or be fastened with a clip or clips.
Etymology
OE clyppan (v.), of W. Gmc origin.
clip2
v.
(clips, clipping, clipped)
- cut short or cut out with shears or scissors.
▸trim the hair or wool of (an animal).
- strike smartly or with a glancing blow.
- informal, chiefly N. Amer. swindle or rob.
- informal, chiefly US move quickly.
- Electronics truncate the amplitude of (a signal) above or below predetermined levels.
n.
- an act of clipping.
▸the quantity of wool clipped from a sheep or flock.
- a short sequence taken from a film or broadcast.
- informal a smart or glancing blow.
- informal a rapid speed or rate:
I trotted on at a fair clip.
Phrase
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from ON klippa, prob. imitative.