clipper

/ˈklɪpər/
noun
  1. A tool used for cutting or trimming, such as for hair, nails, or plants.
    • He used a pair of clippers to trim the hedges.
    • The barber sharpened his hair clippers before the next customer.
    • She bought new nail clippers for her travel kit.
  2. A fast sailing ship, especially one used in the 19th century for carrying cargo or passengers.
    • Clipper ships were known for their speed and sleek design.
    • The clipper sailed from Boston to China in record time.
    • A model of a clipper ship sat on the library shelf.
  3. A person or thing that clips or cuts something.
    • She works as a wool clipper on a sheep farm.
    • The video clipper edited the footage into short highlights.
    • The coupon clipper saved a lot of money at the grocery store.
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