clipping

noun

(uncountable, linguistics) A process of word formation involving shortening by removal of syllables, often terminal ones.

(countable, linguistics) A short form (of a longer word) created by removing syllables, often terminal ones.

(countable, journalism) An article clipped from a newspaper (especially) or from a magazine.

The act by which something is clipped (in any sense).

(countable) A piece of something removed by clipping.

(uncountable, signal processing) The process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level.

(uncountable, computer graphics) The use of a mask to hide part of an object or image.

(uncountable, American football, Canadian football) Falling, rolling, or throwing one's body on the back of an opponent's legs after approaching from behind.

adjective

(UK, slang, obsolete) Excellent; very good.

Synonyms for clipping

cuttingn snipn pruningn shavingn snippetn truncationn paringn

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