Clips: meaning, definitions and examples

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clips

 

[ klɪps ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

video editing

Short segments of a video or film, typically lasting only a few seconds to a few minutes. Clips are often used to create montages or highlight specific moments.

Synonyms

excerpts, segments, snippets

Examples of usage

  • A compilation of funny clips from various TV shows went viral on social media.
  • She shared a clip of her vacation to Greece on her Instagram story.
Context #2 | Noun

fastening objects together

A device used to hold things together or attach them to something else, typically made of metal or plastic. Clips are commonly used for securing papers, clothes, or hair.

Synonyms

clamp, fastener, peg

Examples of usage

  • She used a clip to hold her hair up while she was cooking.
  • He attached the papers together with a metal clip.

Translations

Translations of the word "clips" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clips

🇮🇳 क्लिप्स

🇩🇪 Clips

🇮🇩 klip

🇺🇦 затискачі

🇵🇱 klipsy

🇯🇵 クリップ

🇫🇷 clips

🇪🇸 clips

🇹🇷 klipsler

🇰🇷 클립

🇸🇦 مقاطع

🇨🇿 klipy

🇸🇰 klipy

🇨🇳 夹子

🇸🇮 sponke

🇮🇸 klemmur

🇰🇿 клиптер

🇬🇪 კლიპები

🇦🇿 kliplər

🇲🇽 clips

Etymology

The word 'clips' originated from Old English 'clyppan' meaning 'embrace, clasp'. Over time, it evolved to refer to fastening objects together or cutting segments from films. The modern usage of 'clips' in video editing became popular with the rise of social media platforms.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,855, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.