Meaning of Clipping | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The act by which something is clipped (in any sense).
   countable, uncountable
2. A piece of something removed by clipping.
   countable
3. An article clipped from a newspaper (especially) or from a magazine.
   countable
4. A process of word formation involving shortening by removal of syllables, often terminal ones.
   uncountable
5. A short form (of a longer word) created by removing syllables, often terminal ones.
   countable
6. The process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level.
   uncountable
7. The use of a mask to hide part of an object or image.
   uncountable
8. Falling, rolling, or throwing one's body on the back of an opponent's legs after approaching from behind.
   Canadian, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“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?”

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