Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun clipper

4 senses of clipper

Sense 1
limiter, clipper -- ((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")
       => circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit -- (an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow)

Sense 2
clipper, clipper ship -- (a fast sailing ship used in former times)
       => sailing vessel, sailing ship -- (a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts)

Sense 3
clipper -- (shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural))
       => shears -- (large scissors with strong blades)

Sense 4
clipper -- (scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural))
       => scissors, pair of scissors -- (an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades)