nipper

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  A person or tool that nips or cuts off something.

  - "The nipper trimmed the excess fabric with precision."
  - "The nipper fish uses its sharp teeth to cut off pieces of coral."
  - "He used a pair of nippers to remove the staples."

• Noun

  A young animal, especially of a dog or rabbit.

  - "The mother dog nursed her newborn nippers."
  - "The rabbit nipper grew up to be a strong and healthy adult."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnɪpə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nipper
dipper , quipper , ripper

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Variants

List of all variants of nipper that leads to same result
nipper , nippers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'one who nips or pinches'. From Old English nippan, to nip or pinch.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'nipper' is also used to describe a young rabbit.

2. In the late 1800s, a popular dog breed called the 'Nipper Dog' was named after this term.

3. The term 'nipper' is also used in the field of electronics to describe a component that clips or cuts off unwanted signals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pliers: A type of tool used for bending, cutting, or holding objects, similar to a nipper.

2. Nipper fish: A type of fish that uses its sharp teeth to cut off pieces of coral.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nipper' has been used to refer to a young dog in various works such as 'The Wind in the Willows' and 'The Secret Garden'. In art, there are several paintings depicting nipper dogs.

How to Memorize "nipper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or tool using sharp tools to cut or pinch something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nipper' with the idea of cutting or pinching.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Never Ignore Precise Pinching' to remember the meaning of 'nipper'.

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