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1. (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)
   "a clipper introduces amplitude distortion";
   - limiter
    
2. A fast sailing ship used in former times
   - clipper ship
    
3. Shears for cutting grass or shrubbery
    
4. Scissors for cutting hair or finger nails

Derived forms: clippers

Type of: circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit, pair of scissors, sailing ship, sailing vessel, scissors, shears

Encyclopedia: Clipper, Washington