a flexible or spring-loaded device for holding an object or objects together or in place

he undid two clips and lifted the lid

a gilt clip fastened her hair

a metal holder containing cartridges for an automatic firearm

he shot twice, but his clip was empty

fasten or be fastened with a clip or clips

she clipped on a pair of diamond earrings

the panels simply clip on to the framework

cut short or trim (hair, vegetation, etc.) with shears or scissors

I was clipping the hedge

strike smartly or with a glancing blow

the car clipped the kerb

he'll clip your ear

swindle or rob

in all the years he ran the place, he was clipped only three times

move quickly

we clip down the track

an act of clipping or trimming something

I gave him a full clip

a short sequence taken from a film or broadcast

clips from earlier shows

a film clip

a smart or glancing blow

I'd give him a clip round the ear

a specified speed or rate of movement, especially when rapid

we crossed the dance floor at an amazingly fast clip