to clip
- verb
- /klɪp/
- She's already haltered, so all he has to do is clip the lead on her and take her out.
Okay and see the phone can clip in, but is it going to clip?
- Okay and see the phone can clip in, but is it going to clip?
- I had unclipped myself and I didn't clip back in.
- But you'd, you'd drive up and then you would get this speaker that would clip onto your your window.
- Jeff Bezos might paper clip and staple and click things.
Examples
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Put this in your pocket and we'll clip this on your tie.
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Alright, Grant, clip the cable onto your vest.
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And you can hear that it will clip into place like that.
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- Clip it on the box.
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Let's see if it's going to clip into place or not.
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You know, once I clip on the tie, I'm all business.
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-Clip it on your collar.
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You clip it to your ankle, you run the tube up your pants leg.
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External microphones that clip onto your clothing are quite cheap, so invest in one.
Blog text (28) -
Please clip the paper to the board using a binder clip.
Synonyms
To attach something to a surface or push it into with a point
To join or fasten one thing to another so they stay together
To attach things using a sticky strip
To tie something tightly with rope or string
To attach something with a thin pointed piece of metal
Hold something in place so it cannot move
To fasten something with a small pointed object
To fasten something with a band so it stays in place
To make someone stay in one place or keep their attention on something
Fasten something tightly to keep it from moving
Stay attached to a surface
To attach papers together with a small bent metal wire
Put something on a surface so it stays in place
To tie an animal or object so it cannot move away
To attach something to another thing by sticking or fastening it
To fasten a strap tightly so it does not slip
To fasten something using a small pin
To attach something in place with a pin
To fasten something with a metal band to make it stronger
To attach something to a wall or board with a pin
To fasten something with a small hook or buckle
To fasten something to a surface with a small nail or pin
To tie a rope to a metal or wooden fitting to hold it in place
Antonyms
Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
A small metal clip with a spring and teeth that connects wires temporarily
- NSFW
A small metal tool that holds the end of a marijuana cigarette so you do not burn your fingers
- Archaic
A place like a bar or nightclub that charges high prices and tricks customers
A small metal or plastic clip you wear on your ankle to keep trousers out of the bicycle chain
- UK
A short wire with metal clips at both ends used to make temporary electric connections
How Secure
Surface Forms
Etymology
Clip (to fasten) comes from an old English word clyppan meaning 'to hold' or 'clasp', so to clip papers or a microphone is to attach them together with a small fastening.