clip1

 
Pronunciation: /klɪp/

noun

  • 1a 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 piece of jewellery fastened by a clip: a diamanté clip
  • a clip for holding banknotes: he drew two fifties from his golden clip
  • 2a metal holder containing cartridges for an automatic firearm: he shot twice, but his clip was empty

verb (clips, clipping, clipped)

[with adverbial of place]
  • fasten or be fastened with a clip or clips: [with object]: she clipped on a pair of diamond earrings [no object]: the panels simply clip on to the framework

Origin:

Old English clyppan (verb), of West Germanic origin. The noun use dates from the late 15th century