A fast sailing ship, especially one of the 19th century, with a sleek hull and tall masts. The clipper cut through the waves with remarkable speed, making it one of the fastest ships of its time.
A tool used for cutting, especially one for trimming hair or nails. He used a nail clipper to trim his fingernails neatly.
A device or machine that cuts something, such as a hedge or grass. The gardener used a hedge clipper to shape the bushes into perfect spheres.
An electronic circuit that limits or "clips" the amplitude of a signal to a specified level. The designer added a diode clipper to prevent voltage spikes from damaging the amplifier.