clipper

🇺🇸 /ˈklɪpər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈklɪpə(r)/
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noun
R

A tool used to cut small pieces from something.

I used a pair of clippers to trim the hedge.

R

A fast sailing ship that was used in the past for carrying goods.

The clipper was a popular choice for long-distance trade routes.

translation

n. A tool used to cut small pieces from something.; A fast sailing ship that was used in the past for carrying goods.

Word Forms

Plural clippers