klɪp

Definitions

1. noun

A small device used to hold or fasten something, especially a piece of paper, a coin, or a hairpiece.

“She used a paper clip to hold her notes together.”

2. verb

To cut or detach something with a sudden, sharp movement, especially with a pair of scissors or a clip.

“He clipped the branches off the tree with his pruning shears.”

3. verb

To reduce the price of something, especially food, by cutting off a part of it.

“The restaurant clipped the price of its burgers by ten percent.”

4. verb

To capture or photograph something quickly, often with a camera or a smartphone.

“She clipped a photo of the sunset and posted it on social media.”

5. verb

To move quickly and smoothly, often with a sudden or sharp motion.

“The car clipped the edge of the curb as it turned the corner.”

6. noun

A short video or audio clip, often used in social media or online content.

“The news outlet released a clip of the politician’s speech.”

7. verb

To remove or cut off something, especially a part of a document or a piece of information.

“He clipped the irrelevant information from the report before presenting it to the client.”

8. verb

To attach or fasten something, especially a piece of paper or a document, to another object or surface.

“She clipped the memo to the inside of the folder.”

9. verb

To grasp or seize something quickly, often with a sudden or sharp movement.

“He clipped the ball out of the air with his glove.”