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Meaning of clipping

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

clipping

Pronunciation:/ˈklɪpɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To grip tightly.

  2. To fasten with a clip.

    Example: Please clip the photos to the pages where they will go.

  3. To hug, embrace.

  4. To collect signatures, generally with the use of a clipboard.

verb

Definitions

  1. To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.

    Example: Please clip that coupon out of the newspaper.

  2. To curtail; to cut short.

  3. To strike with the hand.

    Example: I'll clip ye round the lugs!

  4. To hit or strike, especially in passing.

    Example: The car skidded off the road and clipped a lamppost.

noun

Definitions

  1. A piece of something removed by clipping.

    Example: a clipping of hair

  2. An article clipped from a newspaper.

  3. A short form (of a word) created by removing syllables.

    Example: The word "ad" is a clipping of "advertisement".

  4. The process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level.