What does clipping mean?
Clipping means present participle and gerund of clip.
Clipping
/ˈklɪpɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of clip.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of clip
- The act by which something is clipped (in any sense).
- (countable) A piece of something removed by clipping.
- (countable, journalism) An article clipped from a newspaper (especially) or from a magazine.
- (uncountable, linguistics) A process of word formation involving shortening by removal of syllables, often terminal ones.
- (countable, linguistics) A short form (of a longer word) created by removing syllables, often terminal ones.
- (uncountable, signal processing) The process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level.
- (uncountable, computer graphics) The use of a mask to hide part of an object or image.
Example Sentences
a clipping of hair
grass clippings
I use a mulching mower and usually let the clippings go back to the lawn, but sometimes I'll gather clippings for mulching in the vegetable garden.
When a 90-year-old yellowed clipping appeared one day at my feet, an implausible new mystery entered my life.
The word "ad" is a clipping of "advertisement".
> --Lia An unusual clipping! -or is it not short for Julia?
A Yankee fellow told a clipping good story.
Rather! a clipping good run!
Word Forms
- clippings
Synonyms for clipping
Related Words
When Should You Use Clipping?
Use clipping when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for clipping?
Common synonyms include offcut, snippet, cutting, press cutting.
What is the opposite of clipping?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use clipping in a sentence?
a clipping of hair
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