Clip off
verb
To cut something off or remove it, often with sharp instrument like scissors.
She decided to clip off her long hair.
Often appears as...
- clip off the ends
- clip off the excess
verb
To interrupt or stop something prematurely.
The movie was clipped off due to a power outage.
Often appears as...
- clip off the broadcast
- clip off the signal
verb
To cut something off or remove it, often with sharp instrument like scissors.
She decided to clip off her long hair.
Often appears as...
- clip off the ends
- clip off the excess
verb
To interrupt or stop something prematurely.
The movie was clipped off due to a power outage.
Often appears as...
- clip off the broadcast
- clip off the signal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often used to describe a physical action involving removal of a small part.
Let's clip off the damaged leaves from the plant.
Pro Tip 2/3Precise Removal
Implies a precise or careful removal, not necessarily a large amount.
Can you clip off the corner of the page?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Destructive
Suggests an act that is not meant to be destructive but rather corrective or cosmetic.
She had to clip off the frayed threads from her dress.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often used to describe a physical action involving removal of a small part.
Let's clip off the damaged leaves from the plant.
Pro Tip 2/3Precise Removal
Implies a precise or careful removal, not necessarily a large amount.
Can you clip off the corner of the page?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Destructive
Suggests an act that is not meant to be destructive but rather corrective or cosmetic.
She had to clip off the frayed threads from her dress.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often used to describe a physical action involving removal of a small part.
Let's clip off the damaged leaves from the plant.
Pro Tip 2/3Precise Removal
Implies a precise or careful removal, not necessarily a large amount.
Can you clip off the corner of the page?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Destructive
Suggests an act that is not meant to be destructive but rather corrective or cosmetic.
She had to clip off the frayed threads from her dress.
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