clip

Meanings

• Noun

  A small piece or clip for holding or fastening something.

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Pronunciation

1. /klɪp/
   
   
   
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2. /klɪp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clip
clip , drip , flip , nip , rip , slip

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Variants

List of all variants of clip that leads to same result
clip , clipped , clipping , clips , clip art , clip arts , clip-clop , clip-cloped , clip-cloping , clip-clops , clip joint , clip joints , clip-on , clip-ons , clip someone's wings , alligator clip , alligator clips

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'hanging hook' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clip' is derived from the Old English word 'clippan,' which meant 'to hang.'

2. The first paper clips were made from fish bones.

3. The world's longest paper clip measures 1,230 feet long.

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Related Concepts

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1. clip art: Pre-designed digital images that can be inserted into documents, presentations, and websites.

2. clipping path: A digital image editing technique used to select and isolate objects from their background.

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Culture

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In literature, 'clip' is used metaphorically to refer to a brief account or summary. In music, a 'clip' is a segment of an audio or MIDI file.

How to Memorize "clip"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small piece of metal or plastic used for holding or fastening things.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clip' with the idea of holding or fastening something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-l-i-p' to remember the definition: 'A small piece or clip for holding or fastening something.'

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