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to clip

to clip

6 6.7
To run fairly quickly
  • verb
  • /klɪp/
  • Informal
translation icon : trotar
  • We got about 10 minutes, all right, so let's keep it clipping along.
  • almost clipping

Examples

  • And this way we're we're going around the room in a pretty rapid clip and everybody just stating one thing at a time.

  • Sure enough, the monitor showed that they were clipping along at 9.95.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • But if she is clipping quickly down the big-city street in heels.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • I was pushing the odd traffic light at orange, clipping the apex off a safe bend here and there.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Heading into Portier, second gear, clip the apex, light brake, stay in second, looking for a good exit.

  • The soldier clips on the cable and shoves off the lip of the doorway, sailing down the wire.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • The runners moved at a brisk clip during the marathon, eager to finish strong.

  • She walked at a steady clip to ensure she wouldn't be late for her meeting.

  • As the team discussed their project, they worked through the agenda at a quick clip.

Synonyms

to run
vsto clip
1.0

To move a boat fast in the same direction as the wind

is narrower and means a steady moderate speed not any quick movement
to jog
vsto clip
29 1.0

To run at a steady slow speed for exercise

is the same pace but not limited to exercise contexts
to trot
vsto clip
19 2.2

To move faster than a walk but slower than a run, often used for animals

is the general human action at a similar moderate speed
to trot to
vsto clip
1 4.8

To go quickly in small, fast steps to a place

focuses on moving at moderate speed without direction to a place
to leg it
vsto clip
  • UK
1 9.0

Move quickly on foot to escape or reach a place fast

is more neutral and means moderate running rather than hurried escape
to speedwalk
vsto clip
3.8

To walk quickly for exercise, faster than a normal walk

is faster and involves running rather than brisk walking

Antonyms

1.0

To move on foot at a normal speed

23 1.2

A slow movement made by moving on hands and knees or by dragging the body

Idioms

1 7.2

To limit someone's freedom, power, or plans

at a good clip
  • Informal
1 6.0

Moving at a fairly fast speed

Stop someone from using their power or doing what they want

Phrasal Verbs

1 7.9

To cut out a part of something like a video, or to tell someone to be quiet

1 9.9

To fire all the bullets from a gun until none are left

To cut out and keep a newspaper or magazine article to read later

Compounds

18 1.0

A small bent piece of wire or plastic that holds sheets of paper together

7 3.0

A short part of a movie that people use in news and talks

3 1.0

A small metal or plastic thing that holds hair in place

3 3.7

Made to attach by a small piece that holds on, not by piercing or sewing

2 4.0

A small accessory that fastens to clothing or glasses without piercing

2 3.0

A small metal piece that holds a tie to a shirt to keep it in place

alligator clip
  • Specialized
1 4.8

A small metal clip with a spring and teeth that connects wires temporarily

roach clip
  • NSFW
1 9.9

A small metal tool that holds the end of a marijuana cigarette so you do not burn your fingers

1 3.2

Simple pictures you add to documents or slides

clip joint
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A place like a bar or nightclub that charges high prices and tricks customers

1 5.1

The sound horse hooves make when they hit a hard road in a steady regular beat

1 2.8

A small metal or plastic clip you wear on your ankle to keep trousers out of the bicycle chain

1 2.9

A strong metal holder with a spring and flat ends for keeping papers together

paper clip
  • Texting
1 2.9

A button in email or messaging apps used to attach files to a message

cartridge clip
  • Specialized
7.7

A metal frame that holds bullets so they can be loaded into a gun

3.6

A clip with two rows of teeth that lock together to hold hair

clip artist
  • Offensive
9.6

A person who cheats or overcharges people to get money

clip artist
  • Slang
4.9

A person who makes or edits short videos for social media

clip farmer
  • Jargon
8.5

A person who edits and posts many short videos online to get views

clip farm
  • Jargon
8.1

A company that makes many short social media videos

8.1

A short wire with metal clips at both ends used to make temporary electric connections

3.2

A small metal or plastic piece that keeps sheets of paper together

pincurl clip
  • Specialized
6.6

A small metal piece that holds curled hair while styling

5.3

A clip worn around the ankle to stop trousers getting caught in the bike chain

How Fast

sprint
55 2.1
to run
1.0
to clip
  • Informal
6 6.7
to jog
29 1.0
to walk
1.0
to stroll
122 1.8

Surface Forms

clip infinitive
clipped past
clipped past participle
clipping present participle
clips third person singular

Etymology

Clip (to run at a steady pace) comes from an old use that meant 'to move fast' and is related to the word clipper for a fast ship, so to clip along a path is to go at a brisk, steady speed.