clip

US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
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a device for holding things together

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She used a paper clip to hold the documents together.
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He attached the microphone with a small metal clip.
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fastenerclaspgripholderpin
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a short extract from a film or television broadcast

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We watched a funny video clip online.
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The news report included a clip from the president's speech.
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excerptsegmentsnippetfootage
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cut with shears or scissors

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She decided to clip her hair short for the summer.
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The gardener used large shears to clip the hedges.
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trimsnipshearcut
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attach with a clip

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Please clip the papers together before submitting them.
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She clipped the badge to her uniform.
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fastenattachsecurepin
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