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Definitions

clippers

NOUN

scissors

Synonyms

STRONG

shears trimmer

NOUN

shears

Synonyms

STRONG

nippers scissors snips

WEAK

hedge clippers snippers

NOUN

shears

Synonyms

STRONG

pruner scissors

Example Sentences

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Taco Bell today uses clippers to give content more opportunities to take off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Expertly crafted clippers for his Saturday morning ritual of shaping hedges and deadheading blooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

And you learned that thanks to the clippers.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

She said he had a naturally hairy upper body - and in the summer months would shave his chest, using clippers and a wet razor.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

I plug the hair clippers into the outlet near the mirror.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth