Clipper (Noun)
Meaning 1
(electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform); "a limiter introduces amplitude distortion".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The audio engineer carefully adjusted the clipper to prevent the sudden loud noises from distorting the entire mix.
- In electronic music production, clippers are often used to add a warm, overdriven sound to a digital signal.
- The peak limiter functioned as a clipper, catching any sudden spikes in the audio signal and preventing them from exceeding the maximum allowed amplitude.
- A hard clipper will abruptly cut off the peaks of a waveform, resulting in a distorted and potentially unpleasant sound.
- To prevent overamplification, the amplifier was equipped with a soft clipper that gradually compressed the signal as it approached the maximum allowed level.
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Meaning 2
Shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A fast sailing ship used in former times.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
Scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.