clip

noun
UK: /klɪp/
US: /klɪp/

  1. A small metal or plastic object used for holding pieces of paper together.

    1. I need a clip to hold these papers. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used a paper clip to fix the broken zipper on her jacket. [ ] [ ]

  2. A short piece of film or video taken from a longer recording.

    1. He showed a clip from the movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. The news program included a short clip of the president's speech. [ ] [ ]

  3. An object used to hold cartridges that are loaded into a firearm.

    1. The soldier reloaded his rifle with a fresh clip. [ ] [ ]
    2. He emptied the clip into the target at the shooting range. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cut segment snippet attach fasten trim
clip verb

  1. To cut something with scissors or shears, usually hair or nails.

    1. I need to clip my nails. [ ] [ ]
    2. The barber will clip your hair shorter if you ask him to. [ ] [ ]

  2. To attach or fasten something with a clip.

    1. Clip the badge to your shirt. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please clip the microphone onto your collar before you start speaking. [ ] [ ]

  3. To hit someone or something quickly and lightly.

    1. The car clipped the curb. [ ] [ ]
    2. The boxer clipped his opponent with a quick jab to the jaw. [ ] [ ]
clip adverb

  1. To move quickly or travel at speed.

    1. The horse can clip along at a fast pace. [ ] [ ]
    2. The taxi was clipping along the highway to the airport in the morning. [ ] [ ]
clip plural-noun

  1. A piece of video footage.

    1. I want to clip this part of video. [ ] [ ]
    2. You need to clip that part to show on our video. [ ] [ ]
clip transitive-verb

  1. To cut something with scissors or shears.

    1. I need to clip my nails. [ ] [ ]
    2. You should clip your hair sometimes to look good, you know? [ ] [ ]

  2. To attach or fasten something with a clip.

    1. Clip the badge to your shirt. [ ] [ ]
    2. I always clip my keys on my belt, so I don't lose them anymore. [ ] [ ]
clip intransitive-verb

  1. To move or travel quickly.

    1. The horse can clip along at a fast pace. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old car can still clip along at a decent speed on the highway when pushed. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clip" in English means: A small metal or plastic object used for holding pieces of paper together., A short piece of film or video taken from a longer recording., An object used to hold cartridges that are loaded into a firearm..

The phonetic transcription of "clip" is /klɪp/ in British English and /klɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clip": cut, segment, snippet, attach, fasten, trim.

Example usage of "clip": "I need a clip to hold these papers.". More examples on the page.