clippers
US /ˈklɪp.ɚz/
UK /ˈklɪp.ɚz/
1.
tondeuse, knipper
a tool used for cutting, especially for cutting hair or nails
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She used hair clippers to give her son a buzz cut.
Ze gebruikte haartondeuse om haar zoon een buzz cut te geven.
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Make sure your nail clippers are clean before use.
Zorg ervoor dat je nagelknipper schoon is voor gebruik.
2.
klipper, zeilschip
a fast sailing ship, especially one of a type developed in the 19th century
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The tea clippers were renowned for their speed.
De theeklippers stonden bekend om hun snelheid.
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Many goods were transported across oceans by these magnificent clippers.
Veel goederen werden over oceanen vervoerd door deze prachtige klippers.