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41klipsalamander — ˈklipˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: Afrikaans, from klip + salamander : a spiny girdle tailed lizard (Cordylus cordylus) that is widely distributed in rocky uplands of southern Africa and that exhibits black and yellowish or reddish color… …
42clipboard — /klip bawrd , bohrd /, n. a small board having at the top a clip for holding papers and serving as a portable writing surface. [1905 10, Amer.; CLIP2 + BOARD] * * * …
43clip-clop — /klip klop /, n. clippety clop. [1880 85] * * * …
44clip-fed — /klip fed /, adj. (of a rifle) loading from a cartridge clip into the magazine. [CLIP2 + FED] * * * …
45clip-on — /klip on , awn /, adj. 1. designed to be clipped on easily, esp. by a self attached clip: a clip on bow tie. n. 2. a clip on device, ornament, or the like. [1905 10; adj., n. use of v. phrase clip on] * * * …
46clip-out — /klip owt /, adj. intended to be clipped out, as from a newspaper: a clip out coupon. [adj. use of v. phrase clip out] * * * …
47clipper — /klip euhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that clips or cuts. 2. Often, clippers. (often used with a pl. v.) a cutting tool, esp. shears: hedge clippers. 3. Usually, clippers. (usually used with a pl. v.) a mechanical or electric tool for cutting hair …
48clipper-built — /klip euhr bilt /, adj. Naut. (of a hull) having fast lines, with a high ratio of length to beam and a fine entrance. [1825 35] * * * …
49clippety-clop — /klip i tee klop /, n. the sound struck by the hoofs of a horse trotting on pavement, or any staccato, rhythmic sound resembling it. Also, clip clop. [1925 30; imit.] * * * …
50clipsheet — /klip sheet /, n. Journalism. a sheet of paper printed on one side for convenience in cutting and reprinting, containing news items, features, cartoons, etc., and distributed by public relations firms, publishers, and similar organizations.… …
