Clip (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of clipping or snipping.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
An instance or single occasion for some event; "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times"; "he could do ten at a clip".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 4
A metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pistol came with two extra clips to ensure the user had enough ammunition for extended periods of use.
- The clip was loaded with ten rounds of 9mm ammunition, ready to be inserted into the firearm.
- He carefully removed the clip from the rifle and set it aside before attempting to clean the weapon.
- She quickly inserted a new clip into the gun and resumed firing at the target.
- The shooter had to reload by inserting a fresh clip into the handgun every six shots.
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Meaning 5
An article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
A sharp slanting blow; "he gave me a clip on the ear".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The boxer landed a solid clip to his opponent's jaw, sending him crashing to the canvas.
- The angry teacher gave the misbehaving student a clip on the ear for talking back.
- The hockey player took a clip from the defenseman's stick and fell to the ice.
- The football player received a clip from the linebacker and was knocked out of bounds.
- The boxer's quick clip to the chin sent his opponent stumbling backward.