Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clipper
Noun
/ˈklɪpər/
Definition
A clipper is a tool or device used for cutting materials, especially hair or nails, but can also refer to a type of sailing ship.
Examples
- She used a hair clipper to trim her son’s hair at home.
- The clipper ship raced across the ocean with its sails full of wind.
- He carefully operated the nail clipper to avoid hurting himself.
Meaning
The term ‘clipper’ can signify a tool utilized for cutting or a fast sailing ship, particularly those popular in the 19th century known for their speed and grace.
Synonyms
- trimmer
- shears
- sailboat
- fast ship
