clipper
What is the opposite of clipper? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — A fast sailing ship with a long, narrow hull, built for speed in the 19th century.
How to use clipper
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
nail clipper
tea clipper
hair clippers
Etymology
From clip ("cut" or "move fast") plus -er — the sailing ship sense likely comes from "clip" meaning to move at a rapid pace.
Full origin of clipper →Frequently asked questions
What does “clipper” mean?
The word “clipper” means a fast sailing ship with a long, narrow hull, built for speed in the 19th century. In plain terms, a fast sailing ship, or a cutting tool such as hair clippers.
How do you pronounce “clipper”?
“Clipper” is pronounced KLIHP-uh (/ˈklɪp.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clipper” in a sentence?
Here is “clipper” used in a sentence: “The tea clipper raced across the ocean to deliver its cargo first.”
What part of speech is “clipper”?
“Clipper” is a noun.
How many meanings does “clipper” have?
“Clipper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fast sailing ship with a long, narrow hull, built for speed in the 19th century.
