Pronunciation: /ˈklɪpɪŋ/
noun a small piece that has been cut or trimmed off something larger
A1 I found a clipping of a newspaper article about the local festival.
A2 She keeps a clipping of her favorite recipe in her cookbook.
B1 The barber gave me a nice clipping to keep my hair neat.
B2 The gardener trimmed the bushes and left a pile of clippings on the lawn.
C1 The journalist used a clipping from an old interview to support her argument.
C2 The artist used clippings from magazines to create a collage masterpiece.
verb present participle of clip, which means to cut or trim something
A1 I am clipping coupons to save money on groceries.
A2 She was clipping the bushes in her garden to keep them neat.
B1 The hairdresser is clipping my hair to give me a new style.
B2 The editor is clipping the article to fit the space in the magazine.
C1 The filmmaker is clipping scenes from the movie to make a shorter version.
C2 The designer is clipping fabric samples to create a mood board for the collection.
formal The process of clipping coupons can lead to significant savings on groceries.
informal I'm always clipping articles from magazines to save for later.
slang I found a really cool clipping of that new band's concert online.
figurative The manager made a clipping of the employee's work performance to show during the review meeting.
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