1.  clipper(n = noun.artifact) limiter - (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform); "a limiter introduces amplitude distortion"
is a kind of circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit

2.  clipper(n = noun.artifact) clipper ship - a fast sailing ship used in former times;
is a kind of sailing ship, sailing vessel

3.  clipper(n = noun.artifact) - shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural);
is a kind of shears
Derived forms verb clip₄, verb clip₁

4.  clipper(n = noun.artifact) - scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural);
is a kind of pair of scissors, scissors
Derived form verb clip₁

1.  One who clips; specifically, one who clips off the edges of coins. [1913 Webster]
"The value is pared off from it into the clipper's pocket." [1913 Webster]

2.  A machine for clipping hair, esp. the hair of horses. [1913 Webster]

3.  A vessel with a sharp bow, built with a fast hull and tall sails, rigged for fast sailing, and used in trade where the cargo capacity was less important than the speed; -- called also clipper ship. [1913 Webster]
" The name was first borne by “Baltimore clippers” famous as privateers in the early wars of the United States." [1913 Webster]

4.  a circuit that limits the amplitude of a waveform. [WordNet 1.5]

clipper, n.
1 (usu. in pl.) any of various instruments for clipping hair, fingernails, hedges, etc.
2 a fast sailing-ship, esp. one with raking bows and masts.
3 a fast horse.

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