Clippings: meaning, definitions and examples
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clippings
[ ˈklɪpɪŋz ]
gardening
Small pieces of plants or branches that have been cut off. Clippings are often collected and disposed of to keep the garden tidy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gardener gathered all the clippings from the bushes and put them in a compost bin.
- After pruning the roses, she carefully collected the clippings and placed them in a paper bag.
- Clippings from the hedge can be used as mulch in the flower beds.
- The lawn mower left behind a pile of grass clippings that needed to be raked up.
- Weekly maintenance includes the removal of any clippings from the lawn.
Translations
Translations of the word "clippings" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recortes
🇮🇳 कतरनें
🇩🇪 Ausschnitte
🇮🇩 potongan
🇺🇦 вирізки
🇵🇱 wycinki
🇯🇵 切り抜き
🇫🇷 découpures
🇪🇸 recortes
🇹🇷 kesikler
🇰🇷 오려낸 것들
🇸🇦 قصاصات
🇨🇿 výstřižky
🇸🇰 výstrižky
🇨🇳 剪报
🇸🇮 izrezki
🇮🇸 úrklippur
🇰🇿 қиындылар
🇬🇪 ამონაჭრები
🇦🇿 qəzetdən kəsilmiş hissələr
🇲🇽 recortes
Word origin
The term 'clippings' originated from the verb 'clip,' which has been used in English since the 12th century. In the context of gardening, 'clippings' refer to the small pieces of plants or branches that have been trimmed or pruned. This term is commonly used in horticulture and landscaping to describe the process of cutting and removing excess plant material to maintain the health and appearance of plants. Collecting and disposing of clippings is a common practice in gardening to keep outdoor spaces clean and tidy.