Thesaurus results for CLIPPER

clipper

noun

Definition of clipper

as in cutter

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Recent Examples of clipper Use sharp garden clippers, loppers, or a small, handheld chainsaw to carefully prune away sections of the vine. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 By now, half the world has registered an opinion on Kylie Jenner’s nipple-forward Venus de Milo homage or the clipper ship perched on Madonna’s head at this year’s Met Gala. — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 Grinders are a good option for dogs with thick, dark nails that are difficult to cut with clippers. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 Grooming Tools Brushes, combs, and nail clippers come into contact with your pet’s skin regularly and should be cleaned after each use. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clipper

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Noun

Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the square into 9 vertical strips, so that each strip has a portion of the bare border.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
The 1970s marked a reinvigoration in quilting culture, with the introduction of specialty rulers and rotary cutters for use with modern patterns.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of cutter

Noun

Yves Saint Laurent’s legendary fete on a four-masted schooner in New York City to mark the launch of Opium is still talked about by industry veterans today.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The schooner also has the same sail plan (or arrangement) as its predecessor, sitting at about 18,800 square feet.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of schooner

Noun

They can be deployed or furled in minutes with the push of a button, eliminating conventional rigging from the deck and allowing the yacht to sail with far less manpower.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Days before his album’s world premiere, Quavo sat down with VIBE to discuss his evolution as an artist, recording music on a yacht with Pharrell, reuniting with Offset for a new Migos album, and more.

— Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of yacht

Noun

The new 280-footer, currently known as Project 410, will become the world’s largest sloop upon launch.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
Sailing aboard a 30-foot sloop on Acapulco Bay, Henry Kissinger kept a protective arm around his new wife, as a motorboat filled with the press corps followed.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of sloop

Noun

The Dutch shipyard unveiled what is set to be a record-breaking sailer during the Monaco Yacht Show.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
Larry Ellison, a competitive sailer himself, sponsored an America’s Cup team through Oracle, and SailGP was meant to bring the excitement of sailing races to an annual season, rather than an occasional novelty.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of sailer

Noun

The final piece of the Wonder FX floor plan puzzle is, of course, the galley just behind the entry door.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
Its menus, developed with award-winning chef Simon Rogan, showcase the best of British cuisine, but are prepared by a team of three in a galley kitchen.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of galley

Noun

The Continental brigantine Andrew Doria arrived carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence and flying the Continental Colors – the predecessor of the stars and stripes.

— R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
On December 4, 1872, sailors aboard the Canadian brigantine Dei Gratia spotted a ship named the Mary Celeste in the distance.

— Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024

Definition of brigantine

Noun

For something romantic, the weekly Sweetheart Sunset Sail is an intimate catamaran trip exclusively for Bucuti guests, complete with a Champagne toast and open bar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Spithill steers Oracle’s space-age, 72-foot catamaran to its eighth straight victory, speeding past Dean Barker and Emirates Team New Zealand in the winner-take-all Race 19 on San Francisco Bay.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of catamaran

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