Clip meaning

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

an instance or single occasion for some event

“this time he succeeded”

“he called four times”

any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together

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

the act of clipping or snipping

a sharp slanting blow

“he gave me a clip on the ear”

sever or remove by pinching or snipping

“nip off the flowers”

run at a moderately swift pace

attach with a clip

“clip the papers together”

cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

“dress the plants in the garden”

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

“My speech was cut short”

“Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries”