Definition of clipping
: something that is clipped off or out of something else grass clippings; especially : an item clipped from a publication
From the M-W Editors
15th Century
First Known Use of clipping
15th century
CLIPPING Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of clipping for English Language Learners
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: something (such as an article or a picture) that has been cut out of a newspaper or magazine
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: a small piece that has been cut off of something
CLIPPING Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of clipping for Students
: something cut out or off grass clippings a magazine clipping
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