clipper
US /ˈklɪp.ɚ/
UK /ˈklɪp.ɚ/
1.
clíper, velero rápido
a fast sailing ship, especially one of 19th-century design with a long, slender hull and tall masts
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The tea clipper raced across the ocean.
El clíper de té cruzó el océano a toda velocidad.
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Historically, clippers were used for trade routes.
Históricamente, los clíperes se utilizaban para rutas comerciales.
2.
cortadora, máquina de cortar
a tool used for clipping or cutting something, especially hair or nails
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She used a nail clipper to trim her fingernails.
Ella usó un cortaúñas para recortar sus uñas.
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The barber used electric hair clippers for the haircut.
El barbero usó máquinas de cortar pelo eléctricas para el corte de pelo.