1
: one that clips something
2
: an implement for clipping especially hair, fingernails, or toenails
—usually used in plural
3
: something that moves swiftly: such as
a
: a fast sailing ship
especially
: one with long slender lines, an overhanging bow, tall masts, and a large sail area
b
or clipper system
: a fast-moving, low-pressure weather system : alberta clipper
… but that's just a taste of things to come as that clipper system moves across the Lakes.—
Nick Walker
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Tweezerman Small Pet Precision Nail Clipper Cutting a pet’s nails is rarely fun, but having a nice set of clippers makes the experience slightly better.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 30 Oct. 2024
So, put the clippers or scissors down and keep reading for some trauma-free ways to remove gum while keeping hair intact.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Evernote has a web clipper feature that lets users save articles, web pages and PDFs directly into the app for later reference.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Other smaller tools including screwdrivers, pliers, nail clippers, and bottle openers must all be under seven inches long.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2024
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Kara McGrath, Allure, 30 Oct. 2024
So, put the clippers or scissors down and keep reading for some trauma-free ways to remove gum while keeping hair intact.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Evernote has a web clipper feature that lets users save articles, web pages and PDFs directly into the app for later reference.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Other smaller tools including screwdrivers, pliers, nail clippers, and bottle openers must all be under seven inches long.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for clipper
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“Clipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clipper. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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clipper
noun
clip·per
ˈklip-ər 
1
: one that clips
2
plural
: a device for clipping
hair clippers
3
: a fast sailing ship with usually three tall masts and large square sails
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