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Uncommonclipping
The correct spelling is clipping.
How to pronounce clipping
verb
IPA: /ˈklɪpɪŋ/
Say it like: Cli-ppi-ng
The correct spelling is clipping. To grip tightly. For example: "Please clip the photos to the pages where they will go."
Usage Examples
“Please clip the photos to the pages where they will go.”
“Please clip that coupon out of the newspaper.”
“I'll clip ye round the lugs!”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To grip tightly.
- 2.To fasten with a clip.
- 3.To hug, embrace.
- 4.To collect signatures, generally with the use of a clipboard.
- 5.To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.
noun
- 1.A piece of something removed by clipping.
- 2.An article clipped from a newspaper.
- 3.A short form (of a word) created by removing syllables.
- 4.The process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level.
- 5.The use of a mask to hide part of an object or image.
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