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Definition clip in British English

clip verb

verb
/klɪp/
1

to fasten one thing to another using a small object

Example

He collected up the papers and clipped them together.

Example

Clip the microphone to your shirt.

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
1.1

to be fastened to something using a small object

Example

a safety harness that clips onto your belt

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
2

to be pressed, or to press something, into position so that it makes a quick loud sound

Example

Clip the cap over the camera lens.

Example

The lid just clips back on.

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
3

to cut off small parts of something in order to make it tidy

Example

I asked him to clip the hedge.

Example

a device for clipping your nails

Synonyms and related words
chop chop clip
3.1

to remove something by cutting

Example

a story clipped from the newspaper

Synonyms and related words
chop off clip crop
4

to hit something accidentally while passing it

Example

The plane lost control, clipping power cables as it fell.

Synonyms and related words
punch thump knock
5

to reduce a score or quantity by a small amount

Example

She clipped 7 seconds off her personal best for the 10,000 metres.

Synonyms and related words
salami-slice top-slice cut back
Definition clip in British English