clippers

US /ˈklɪp.ɚz/
UK /ˈklɪp.ɚz/
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1.

tagliacapelli, tronchesine

a tool used for cutting, especially for cutting hair or nails

:
She used hair clippers to give her son a buzz cut.
Ha usato le forbici per capelli per dare a suo figlio un taglio a spazzola.
Make sure your nail clippers are clean before use.
Assicurati che le tue tronchesine per unghie siano pulite prima dell'uso.
2.

clipper, veliero veloce

a fast sailing ship, especially one of a type developed in the 19th century

:
The tea clippers were renowned for their speed.
I clippers da tè erano rinomati per la loro velocità.
Many goods were transported across oceans by these magnificent clippers.
Molte merci venivano trasportate attraverso gli oceani da questi magnifici clippers.