clip

Definition

  • noun: a usually small piece of metal or plastic that holds things together or keeps things in place
  • verb: to hold in a tight grip
  • verb: to hold (two or more things) together with a clip
  • usually used in the phrase 'at a clip'
  • synonyms: encompass, clutch, curtail

Examples

  • a tie 'clip' [=a piece of metal that holds together the ends of a necktie]

  • The market is growing at a 'clip' [='rate'] of five percent a year.

  • They 'clipped' his 'wings' by withholding funding for his projects.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I would hate for y'all to get tan lines. So sweet. Okay. You know where I'll be. I see we have the same taste in men. I clipped it on a bathroom cabinet. Least you could do is not keep his secrets for him. Let me guess. He's trying to watch the big game and you just won't shut up. (..)
    2014 Gone Girl
  • (..) The ZF- . lt's light. Handle's adjustable for easy carrying. Undetectable by X-rays. ldeal for quick interventions. Titanium recharger, -round clip with bursts of to . With the replay button, it's even easier. One shot... Replay sends the following shots (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element
  • (..) There she is. Hi What? Nothing Hi What? Please tell me those are clip- ons. Oh, they're real Did she do this to her? I told you we shouldn't have left Emma with her I know. I know and you were right, Ross. Okay? You are so irresponsible. (..)
    2003 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits Season: 10 Episode 5