clip

a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

an instance or single occasion for some event

• “this time he succeeded”
• “he called four times”
• “he could do ten at a clip”

any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together

an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress

the act of clipping or snipping

a sharp slanting blow

• “he gave me a clip on the ear”

sever or remove by pinching or snipping

• “nip off the flowers”

run at a moderately swift pace

attach with a clip

• “clip the papers together”

cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

• “dress the plants in the garden”

terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent

• “My speech was cut short”
• “Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries”