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clippings

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. 1.A piece of something removed by clipping.
  2. 2.An article clipped from a newspaper.
  3. 3.A short form (of a word) created by removing syllables.
  4. 4.The process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level.
  5. 5.The use of a mask to hide part of an object or image.

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