Pronunciation: /klɪpt/
verb Clipped is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'clip', which means to cut or trim something with scissors or shears.
A1 She clipped her hair back with a barrette.
A2 The gardener clipped the bushes into neat shapes.
B1 The editor clipped out unnecessary paragraphs from the article.
B2 The tailor clipped the fabric carefully before sewing it.
C1 The pilot clipped the edge of the runway during landing.
C2 The surgeon clipped the blood vessels before removing the tumor.
adjective Clipped can also be used as an adjective to describe something that has been cut short or trimmed neatly.
A1 She wore a clipped haircut that suited her face shape.
A2 The teacher handed out clipped instructions for the assignment.
B1 The hedges in the garden were neatly clipped and well-maintained.
B2 The journalist's clipped tone indicated a sense of urgency in the breaking news report.
C1 The conductor's clipped gestures signaled the orchestra to begin playing.
C2 Her clipped response revealed her annoyance at being interrupted during the meeting.
adverb Clipped can also be used as an adverb to describe how something was cut or trimmed, such as 'he clipped the hedges neatly.'
A1 She clipped the coupons neatly.
A2 The dog's nails were clipped yesterday.
B1 The hedges in the garden were neatly clipped.
B2 The barber carefully clipped the man's hair.
C1 The tailor clipped the fabric with precision.
C2 The chef expertly clipped the herbs for garnish.
formal The hedge in the garden was neatly clipped to maintain its shape.
informal I clipped my coupons before heading to the store for some deals.
slang She clipped him on the shoulder as a friendly gesture.
figurative His wings were clipped when he lost his job and had to downsize his lifestyle.
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