Clip: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ klɪp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

office

A small device used to hold papers together

Synonyms

clamp, fastener, peg

Examples of usage

  • She used a clip to keep all the papers organized.
  • I need a clip to attach this document to the file.
Context #2 | Noun

video editing

A short segment of a film or broadcast

Synonyms

extract, segment, snippet

Examples of usage

  • He shared a clip of the movie on social media.
  • I watched a funny clip of a cat playing.
Context #3 | Verb

attach

Fasten or attach with a clip

Synonyms

attach, fasten, secure

Examples of usage

  • She clipped the papers together before handing them in.
  • He clipped the microphone to his shirt.

Translations

Translations of the word "clip" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clipe

🇮🇳 क्लिप

🇩🇪 Klammer

🇮🇩 klip

🇺🇦 кліп

🇵🇱 klip

🇯🇵 クリップ

🇫🇷 clip

🇪🇸 clip

🇹🇷 klips

🇰🇷 클립

🇸🇦 مقطع

🇨🇿 klip

🇸🇰 klip

🇨🇳 夹子

🇸🇮 sponka

🇮🇸 klemmari

🇰🇿 қысқыш

🇬🇪 კლიპი

🇦🇿 klip

🇲🇽 clip

Etymology

The word 'clip' originated from the Old English word 'clyppan' which meant 'embrace' or 'clasp'. Over time, the meaning shifted to include fastening or attaching items together. The noun form of 'clip' referring to a device to hold papers together has been in use since the early 14th century. In the context of video editing, the term 'clip' started being used in the early 20th century with the rise of film and television production.

See also: clipper, clippers, clipping, clippings, clips.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,033, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.