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clip
(kl/I/p )

noun (n)

  • a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    cartridge clip, cartridge holder, magazine
    source: wordnet30
  • an instance or single occasion for some event(noun.event)
    Example:
    He could do ten at a clip.
    Synonym:
    time
    source: wordnet30
  • any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of clipping or snipping(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    clipping, snip
    source: wordnet30
  • a sharp slanting blow(noun.act)
    Example:
    He gave me a clip on the ear.
    source: wordnet30
  • An embrace.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A part, attachment, or appendage, for seizing, clasping, or holding, an object, as a cable, etc.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • sever or remove by pinching or snipping(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    nip, nip off, snip, snip off
    source: wordnet30
  • run at a moderately swift pace(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    jog, trot
    source: wordnet30
  • attach with a clip(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Clip the papers together.
    Antonym:
    unclip
    source: wordnet30
  • cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    crop, cut back, dress, lop, prune, snip, trim
    source: wordnet30
  • terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    curtail, cut short
    source: wordnet30
  • To embrace, hence; to encompass.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To move swiftly; -- usually with indefinite it.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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