clip — a small metal or plastic device used for holding things together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small metal or plastic device used for holding things together
Pronunciation (IPA): /klɪp/
Example Sentences
- My teacher always loses her paper clips, so students call her 'Clipless Miss Kim'.
- I need to clip my nails before the job interview.
- The funny dog clip went viral and got millions of views.
clip
NOUN[/klɪp/]
a small metal or plastic device used for holding things together
She clipped the papers together before the meeting.
The climber clipped the rope onto the safety hook. (📎 Fasten + 🔒 Secure → Clip)
She clipped the note, flipped the page, and tightened her grip on the notebook.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old Norse 'klippa', meaning 'to cut' or 'to sever'. Over time, the sense expanded to include 'to fasten or hold together', and in modern usage has evolved into a digital term denoting a short segment of video or audio content.
Breakdown
Old Norse 'klippa' (to cut) → Middle English 'clip' (to cut, then to fasten) → Modern English 'clip' (cutting implement, fastening device, or short media segment).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teacher always loses her paper clips, so students call her 'Clipless Miss Kim'.”
“I need to clip my nails before the job interview.”
“The funny dog clip went viral and got millions of views.”
“She clipped coupons all morning like a professional bargain hunter.”
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