1. to cut with scissors or shears
2. to fasten or attach with a clip
3. to move quickly
Usage: informal

1. a small metal or plastic device used to hold things together
2. a short section of a film or recording
3. the act of cutting or trimming

Examples

• She used scissors to clip the coupon from the newspaper.
• Please clip these papers together before filing them.
• The car was clipping along at a good speed.
• I need a paper clip to hold these documents.
• The news showed a video clip of the president’s speech.
• The dog needs a clip to trim his nails.
• He clipped the hedge to keep it neat.
• The hair clip kept her bangs out of her eyes.