Clipper

Quick meaning: Clipper is a noun meaning Anything or anyone that clips.

Meaning

Anything or anyone that clips.

More Meanings

1. Something that moves swiftly; especially:
2. (entomology) An Asian butterfly of species Parthenos sylvia, family Nymphalidae.
3. (electronics) A circuit which prevents the amplitude of a wave from exceeding a set value.
4. (chiefly in the plural) A tool used for clipping something, such as hair, coins, or fingernails.
5. (historical) A person who mutilates coins by fraudulently paring the edges.
6. (slang) A confidence trickster; a conman.
7. (slang, obsolete) Anything showy or first-rate.

Example Sentences

Well, he was courtin' Sister Sall. She was a real handsum looking gal; […] a real clipper, and as full of fun and frolic as a kitten.

Rocks was having his hair clippered by another prisoner when Collins calmly walked past and sliced open the side of his face without breaking his stride.

Many a wretch who has been drawn upon a hurdle, has done less mischief than those barterers of forged lies, coiners of scandal, and clippers of reputation.

"You have head enough for both of us, Beck," said he. "You're sure to get us out of the scrape. I never saw your equal, and I've met with some clippers in my time too."

Word Forms

• clippers
• clippering
• clippered

Synonyms for clipper

Depending on context, synonyms include clippers, limiter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include limiter, sailing, yacht, earclip, clip, snipper.

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