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.
(..) 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