Clipper

Pronunciation: /ˈklɪpər/

Clipper (noun)

  1. a type of fast sailing ship used in the 19th century.
  2. a tool used for cutting small things like nails or hair.
  3. a device used to trim or shorten something, like grass or hedges.

Examples

  • The clipper sailed swiftly across the ocean.
  • Clippers were known for their speed and elegance.

Common collocations: fast clipper, sail a clipper, sharp clipper, use a clipper, electric clipper

Synonyms of Clipper

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