nouns
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"; "he could do ten at a clip"
any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
is a type of (narrower)
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
is a type of (narrower)
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
the act of clipping or snipping
a sharp slanting blow
"he gave me a clip on the ear"
is a type of (narrower)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
"a blow on the head"
verbs
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"
is a type of (narrower)
cause to be attached
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"