clippers

Meanings

Noun

• (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 fast sailing ship used in former times
• shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural)
• scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)
• plural of clipper
• A tool for clipping something.

Synonyms

clipper, clipper ship, limiter