Meaning of the word clipping in English

What does clipping mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

clipping

US /ˈklɪp.ɪŋ/

UK /ˈklɪp.ɪŋ/

the action of cutting, cutting short, or cutting out something

Example:

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The barber finished the hair clipping quickly.

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She was careful with the nail clipping.

Synonym:

trimming cutting shearing pruning

an item of newsprint or other material cut out from a newspaper or publication

Example:

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She kept a clipping of her wedding announcement.

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The journalist collected news clippings for his research.

Synonym:

cutting excerpt extract snippet

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