"clipper" in the noun sense
1. limiter, clipper
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 limiter introduces amplitude distortion"
2. clipper, clipper ship
a fast sailing ship used in former times
3. clipper
shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural)
4. clipper
scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)
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