clipper
US /ˈklɪp.ɚ/
UK /ˈklɪp.ɚ/
1.
clipper, veliero veloce
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.
Il clipper da tè sfrecciò attraverso l'oceano.
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Historically, clippers were used for trade routes.
Storicamente, i clipper erano usati per le rotte commerciali.
2.
tosatrice, tagliaunghie
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.
Ha usato un tagliaunghie per tagliare le unghie.
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The barber used electric hair clippers for the haircut.
Il barbiere ha usato le tosatrici elettriche per il taglio di capelli.