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April 02, 2021 Word of the Day

clip /ˈklɪp/ verb
clip
/ˈklɪp/
verb

clips; clipped; clipping

A gun, keys, walkie-talkie, and other devices are clipped onto his belt.
A gun, keys, walkie-talkie, and other devices are clipped onto his belt.
Definition of CLIP

1 [+ object] : to hold (two or more things) together with a clip

  • clip the papers together

2 : to attach (something) to or onto something else with a clip

[+ object]

  • He clipped the keys to her belt.

  • Clip this microphone onto your shirt.

[no object]

  • The radio clips to/onto a belt.

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