CLIPPER
Dictionary entry overview: What does clipper mean?
• CLIPPER (noun)
The noun CLIPPER has 4 senses:
1. (electronics) an 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)
2. a fast sailing ship used in former times
3. shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural)
4. scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)
Familiarity information: CLIPPER used as a noun is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• CLIPPER (noun)
Meaning:
(electronics) an 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)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
clipper; limiter
Context example:
a limiter introduces amplitude distortion
Hypernyms ("clipper" is a kind of...):
circuit; electric circuit; electrical circuit (an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow)
Domain category:
electronics (the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices)
Meaning:
A fast sailing ship used in former times
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
clipper ship; clipper
Hypernyms ("clipper" is a kind of...):
sailing ship; sailing vessel (a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts)
Meaning:
Shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("clipper" is a kind of...):
shears (large scissors with strong blades)
Meaning:
Scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("clipper" is a kind of...):
pair of scissors; scissors (and edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades)
