Synonyms: clip
Definition: a sharp slanting blow
Usage: he gave me a clip on the ear
Synonyms: snip, clip, clipping
Definition: the act of clipping or snipping
Similar words: cut, cutting, cutting off
Definition: the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
Usage: the barber gave him a good cut
Synonyms: cartridge clip, cartridge holder, clip, magazine
Definition: a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
Similar words: supply chamber
Definition: a mechanical device for holding something and supplying it as needed
Synonyms: clip
Definition: any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
Similar words: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
Definition: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Synonyms: clip
Definition: an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
Similar words: jewellery, jewelry
Definition: an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
Definition: an instance or single occasion for some event
Usage: this time he succeeded; he called four times; he could do ten at a clip
Similar words: example, case, instance
Definition: an occurrence of something
Usage: it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday; but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
Synonyms: curtail, cut short, clip
Definition: terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
Usage: My speech was cut short; Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries
Similar words: shorten
Definition: make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
Usage: He shortened his trip due to illness
Synonyms: snip, prune, trim, cut back, dress, crop, lop, clip
Definition: cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Usage: dress the plants in the garden
Synonyms: clip
Definition: attach with a clip
Usage: clip the papers together
Similar words: attach
Definition: cause to be attached
Synonyms: clip, snip, snip off, nip, nip off
Definition: sever or remove by pinching or snipping
Usage: nip off the flowers
Definition: run at a moderately swift pace
Similar words: run
Definition: move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
Usage: Don't run--you'll be out of breath; The children ran to the store