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clipping

 

[ ˈklɪpɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

word formation

The act of shortening a word by removing one or more syllables or sounds, creating a new word with the same meaning.

Synonyms

abbreviation, shortening

Examples of usage

  • The word 'phone' is a clipping of 'telephone'.
  • 'Ad' is a clipping of 'advertisement'.
Context #2 | Noun

hairdressing

A hairstyle that is short and close to the head, often done with clippers.

Synonyms

buzz cut, crop

Examples of usage

  • She decided to get a clipping for the summer.
  • The barber gave him a nice clipping.
Context #3 | Noun

gardening

The act of cutting off small parts from a plant to shape or control its growth.

Synonyms

pruning, trimming

Examples of usage

  • She did some clippings on the rose bushes.
  • The clipping of the hedge made it look neat.

Translations

Translations of the word "clipping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recorte

🇮🇳 कतरन

🇩🇪 Schneiden

🇮🇩 pemotongan

🇺🇦 обрізка

🇵🇱 przycinanie

🇯🇵 クリッピング

🇫🇷 découpage

🇪🇸 recorte

🇹🇷 kesme

🇰🇷 클리핑

🇸🇦 قص

🇨🇿 ořezávání

🇸🇰 orezávanie

🇨🇳 剪裁

🇸🇮 rezanje

🇮🇸 klipping

🇰🇿 қырқу

🇬🇪 მოჭრა

🇦🇿 kəsmə

🇲🇽 recorte

Etymology

The word 'clipping' originated from the Middle English word 'clippings' which meant a piece cut off. It has been used to refer to various forms of cutting or shortening since the 14th century. The term is commonly used in linguistics to describe the process of shortening words, while in other contexts, it can refer to cutting hair or pruning plants.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,988, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.