clippers
Example Sentences
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Always adept with the clippers, he saw a commercial on television for a beauty school and decided to give it a try.
From New York Times
“Normally we get a lot of our snowstorms from storms that come offshore, coastal storms, nor’easters, and occasionally smaller amounts come from what we call Alberta clippers,” he said.
From Seattle Times
Using toenail clippers and alcohol wipes, she meticulously trimmed the eschar.
From New York Times
Bring your clippers or other tools to the club’s January meeting, which is open to all.
From Los Angeles Times
“When the good Lord calls me, I’m going to tell him, ‘Just a minute while I get my clippers,’” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.