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clippedpast participle
UK
/klɪpt/
US
/klɪpt/
Used attributively/predicatively as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb “clip”.
secSe dit d’un ton ou d’une manière de parler nette, brève et parfois un peu formaliste.
The professor spoke in a clipped tone, emphasizing each word with precision.
Le professeur parlait sur un ton sec, en accentuant chaque mot avec précision.
coupé courtSe dit d’une chose taillée ou coupée à une longueur réduite, notamment les cheveux, les haies ou des végétaux.
The gardener kept the hedges clipped and well-maintained.
Le jardinier gardait les haies coupées court et bien entretenues.
brefSe dit d’une parole ou d’une réponse courte, sèche ou abrupte.
Her clipped responses made it clear she was in no mood for a lengthy conversation.
Ses réponses brèves montraient clairement qu’elle n’était pas d’humeur à bavarder longuement.
Additional translations
abrégéSe dit d’un mot ou d’une forme raccourcie par suppression de lettres, de sons ou de parties.
Synonyms
shortened
abbreviated
curt
terse
concise
clipverb

clipped

Past Simple

clipped
Past Simple
clipped
Past Participle
clipping
Gerund
UK
/klɪp/
US
/klɪp/
taillerPour couper ou égaliser des plantes, des cheveux, etc.
She decided to clip the hedge to keep it neat and tidy.
Elle a décidé de tailler la haie pour qu’elle reste nette et bien entretenue.
fixerAvec une pince ou un clip.
He clipped the microphone to his shirt before the interview.
Il a fixé le micro à sa chemise avant l’entretien.
heurterPour un contact léger ou un choc rapide.
The car clipped the curb as it turned the corner.
La voiture a heurté légèrement le trottoir en tournant le coin.
filerPour un déplacement rapide et léger.
The horse clipped along the track with great speed.
Le cheval filait sur la piste à toute vitesse.
rognerPour réduire une durée, une distance ou un montant en enlevant une partie.
The redesigned route clipped ten minutes off our commute.
Le nouvel itinéraire a rogné dix minutes sur notre trajet quotidien.
Synonyms
cut
trim
snip
shorten
prune
shear
cropped
detach

Definitions

clippedpast participle
Having an appearance or manner that is neat and tidy, often in a way that is considered precise or formal.
The professor spoke in a clipped tone, emphasizing each word with precision.
Cut short or trimmed, often referring to hair, plants, or other materials.
The gardener kept the hedges clipped and well-maintained.
Characterized by short, sharp sounds or speech, often indicating abruptness or terseness.
Her clipped responses made it clear she was in no mood for a lengthy conversation.
Shortened by removing letters, sounds, or parts.
"Info" is a clipped form of "information".
clipverb
to cut or trim something with scissors or shears.
She decided to clip the hedge to keep it neat and tidy.
to fasten or attach something with a clip.
He clipped the microphone to his shirt before the interview.
to hit or strike something lightly.
The car clipped the curb as it turned the corner.
to move quickly or at a fast pace.
The horse clipped along the track with great speed.
to reduce or diminish (an amount, distance, or time) by cutting off a part
The redesigned route clipped ten minutes off our commute.
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