clipper (redirected from Clipper ships)

clip·per  (klpr)

n.

1. One that cuts, shears, or clips.

2. An instrument or tool for cutting, clipping, or shearing. Often used in the plural: nail clippers.

3. Nautical A sharp-bowed sailing vessel of the mid-19th century, having tall masts and sharp lines and built for great speed.

4. One that moves very fast.

5. Electronics See limiter.

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clipper

Noun

a fast commercial sailing ship

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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" limiter circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow electronics - the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
	2.	clipper - a fast sailing ship used in former times clipper ship sailing ship, sailing vessel - a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts
	3.	clipper - shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural) shears - large scissors with strong blades
	4.	clipper - scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural) pair of scissors, scissors - an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades