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A piece of something removed by clipping
“I found a clipping of my favorite magazine article in an old box.”
The process of abbreviating a text or written work
An act of cutting something in order to neaten it
A small piece of something that has been snipped off
Present participle for to fasten or attach, or be fastened or attached
“You will be asked to clip your identification to your shirt by placing it in a plastic sleeve, which will then hang awkwardly from your shirt collar or jacket lapel.”
Present participle for to cut short or trim, especially with shears or scissors
“Before applying a film dressing, clip excess hair around the wound site, if desired or per facility protocol, to ensure proper adhesion.”
Present participle for to cut out or remove a section from
“My mother would clip the article, underline his name, and paste it on a page.”
Present participle for to strike smartly or with a glancing blow
“I've crossed an intersection legally only to have some loony driver almost clip my side as he comes barreling past me.”
Present participle for to strike with a sharp, often slanting, blow
“I swing back with my left hand and clip him in the nose.”
Present participle for to move or travel hurriedly
Present participle for to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
Present participle for to touch or brush lightly in passing
Present participle for to put securely in place or in the desired position
Present participle for to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
Present participle for to steal from someone or a place using threats or violence
Present participle for to cut or stab with a knife or pointed tool
Present participle for to make an inaccurate or poor contact or strike
Present participle for to obtain money or favors by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of authority
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