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CLIP

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Clip.

How to pronounce clip:

US

Clip - as a noun

A metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cartridge clipcartridge holdermagazine20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
supply chamber
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An instance or single occasion for some event

Example: "This time he succeeded"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
time6

Any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastener11fastening13fixing17holdfast15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress

The act of clipping or snipping

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clipping15snip6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5cutting10cutting off
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sharp slanting blow

Example: "He gave me a clip on the ear"

Clip - as a verb

Sever or remove by pinching or snipping

Example: "Nip off the flowers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nip5nip offsnip6snip off

Run at a moderately swift pace

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jog11trot4

Attach with a clip

Example: "Clip the papers together"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unclip10

Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

Example: "Dress the plants in the garden"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crop8cut backdress6lop5prune7snip6trim6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
thin out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent

Example: "My speech was cut short"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curtail9cut short

Example Sentences

"The hair clip was decorated with colorful beads."
"The sound of a paper clip hitting the floor echoed in the room."
"He fastened the clip to his belt to hold his keys."
"She watched a video clip of a funny cat on the internet."
"The clip of the horse jumping over the fence was amazing."
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Word Game Points

Is CLIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, clip is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLIP has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is CLIP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, clip is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLIP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is CLIP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, clip is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLIP has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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