clipper

noun
UK: /ˈklɪp.ər/
US: /ˈklɪp.ɚ/

  1. A tool for cutting hair or nails.

    1. I need to buy new nail clipper.
    2. The barber used clippers to give him a very short haircut.

  2. A sailing ship that was built and used in the 19th century and was very fast.

    1. The clipper sailed quickly across the sea.
    2. The famous clipper Cutty Sark is now a museum ship in London.

Synonyms

cutter sailboat
clipper verb

  1. To cut something, usually hair or wool, with clippers.

    1. I will clipper the dog's fur.
    2. The groom carefully clippered the horse before the show.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clipper" in English means: A tool for cutting hair or nails., A sailing ship that was built and used in the 19th century and was very fast..

The phonetic transcription of "clipper" is /ˈklɪp.ər/ in British English and /ˈklɪp.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clipper": cutter, sailboat.

Example usage of "clipper": "I need to buy new nail clipper.". More examples on the page.