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- [klip-er]
- /ˈklɪp ər/
- /ˈklɪp.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klip-er]
- /ˈklɪp ər/
Definitions of clipper word
- noun plural clipper Clippers are a tool used for cutting small amounts from something, especially from someone's hair or nails. 3
- countable noun clipper In former times, a clipper was a fast sailing ship. 3
- noun clipper any fast sailing ship 3
- noun clipper a person or thing that cuts or clips 3
- noun clipper something, such as a horse or sled, that moves quickly 3
- noun clipper a person who cuts, trims, etc. 3
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Origin of clipper
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at clip1, -er1
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Parts of speech for Clipper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clipper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
clipper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clipper
noun clipper
- sailboat — a boat having sails as its principal means of propulsion.
- ship — a romantic relationship between fictional characters, especially one that people discuss, write about, or take an interest in, whether or not the romance actually exists in the original book, show, etc.: popular ships in fan fiction.
- boat — A boat is something in which people can travel across water.
- vessel — a craft for traveling on water, now usually one larger than an ordinary rowboat; a ship or boat.
Top questions with clipper
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