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Uncommonclippings
The correct spelling is clippings.
How to pronounce clippings
noun
IPA: /ˈklɪpɪŋz/
Say it like: Cli-ppi-ngs
The correct spelling is clippings. A piece of something removed by clipping. For example: "a clipping of hair"
Usage Examples
“a clipping of hair”
“The word "ad" is a clipping of "advertisement".”
Definition
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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