clipped

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove a part of something, especially by cutting or tearing

  - "He clipped the overgrown hedge."
  - "She clipped her nails before painting them."

• Verb

  To make a short or abbreviated version of something, such as a news article or a movie

  - "The newspaper clips popular stories for its readers."
  - "The movie studio clips long scenes to make the film shorter."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clipped
dimes , crimes , chimes

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Variants

List of all variants of clipped that leads to same result
clip , clipped , clipping , clips

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Forms

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clippings, clipped, clipped off, clipped away, clipped down, clipped off (past participle)

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to clip or shear with a pair of shears'. Derived from the Old Norse word 'klippa', meaning 'to strike, hit, or clip'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clip' is also used in the context of horse racing to refer to a horse that finishes a race in a very short time.

2. In the United States, 'clip' can also refer to a coupon or ticket that entitles the holder to a discount or free item.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abbreviation: A shortened form of a word or phrase, used to save time or space.

2. Abbreviation error: An error in which an abbreviation is misunderstood or misinterpreted due to ambiguity or incorrect usage.

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Culture

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In literature, 'clipped' is often used figuratively to describe a sudden or dramatic change, such as in the phrase 'clipped his wings'. In music, a 'clip' is a digital editing tool used to trim or adjust audio files.

How to Memorize "clipped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine cutting or shearing something with a pair of shears. Visualize the action of clipping.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clip' with the action of cutting or shearing. Remember the definition: 'to remove a part of something by cutting or tearing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'clip' with the image of a pair of scissors. Remember: 'Cuts Like a Pair of Scissors'.

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