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to clip

to clip

1 6.7
To run fairly quickly
  • verb
  • /klɪp/
  • Informal
: 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
98 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
48 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
5 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
1 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

4 1.2

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

Idioms

3 7.5

Stop someone from using their power or doing what they want

at a good clip
  • Informal
1 6.0

Moving at a fairly fast speed

1 7.2

To limit someone's freedom, power, or plans

Phrasal Verbs

3 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

34 1.0

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

12 3.0

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

8 3.7

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

5 1.0

A small metal or plastic thing that holds hair in place

3 4.0

A small accessory that fastens to clothing or glasses without piercing

3 3.0

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

alligator clip
  • Specialized
2 4.8

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

2 5.1

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

roach clip
  • NSFW
2 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 2.9

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

1 2.8

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

paper clip
  • Texting
1 2.9

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

1 3.6

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

cartridge clip
  • Specialized
1 7.7

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

1 3.2

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

clip artist
  • Offensive
1 9.6

A person who cheats or overcharges people to get money

1 8.1

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

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

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
44 2.1
to run
∞ 1.0
to clip
  • Informal
1 6.7
to jog
98 1.0
to walk
∞ 1.0
to stroll
118 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.