Clipper
/ˈklɪpər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA fast sailing ship, especially one with a long, narrow hull and many sails.
/ˈklɪpər/
A fast sailing ship
The clipper ship raced across the ocean.
💡 Simply: Imagine a super-fast sailboat that zooms across the ocean like a race car—that's a clipper!
👶 For kids: A really, really fast boat with lots of sails.
More Examples
He built a model of a famous clipper.
How It's Used
"The legendary clipper ship *Cutty Sark* was renowned for its speed."
A tool used for cutting something, such as hair, nails, or hedges.
/ˈklɪpər/
A device for cutting
I need a hair clipper.
💡 Simply: It's like tiny scissors, but usually electric, used to trim things like hair or even hedges.
👶 For kids: A tool that cuts things short.
More Examples
He used a hedge clipper to trim the bushes.
How It's Used
"She used a hair clipper to trim her bangs."
From Middle English *clipper, from clip (to cut, shear). Originally referred to a tool for cutting, later extended to ships known for their speed.
Clippers were crucial for trade and transport during the 19th century.
Memory tip
Think 'clip'ping through the waves!