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clipper
When referring to grooming tools, the word is almost exclusively used in the plural form "clippers" or as part of the phrase "a pair of clippers." This reflects the tool's mechanical nature, consisting of two opposing blades that work in tandem, mirroring the linguistic pattern used for scissors or pliers.
In a maritime context, the term evokes a specific era of 19th-century commerce characterized by speed and competition. Unlike general sailing vessels, a clipper is associated with high-value, time-sensitive cargo like tea, carrying a connotation of elegance and nautical efficiency. In electronics, the term is purely technical and neutral, describing a specific function of signal limitation.
Meanings
Examples
I need to buy a new pair of nail clippers because these are dull.
Pass me the hair clipper so I can trim my sideburns.
The tea clipper raced across the ocean to reach the port first.
Imagine the sight of a majestic clipper sailing into the harbor.
She is a dedicated coupon clipper who saves hundreds of dollars a year.
The ticket clipper quickly punched a hole in my pass.
We need to install a clipper circuit to protect the amplifier from voltage spikes.
The signal was distorted because the clipper cut off the peaks of the waveform.