clipping

Synonyms for clipping

noun excerpt

noun. something shortened

noun. something condensed from whole

noun. shearing

early 13c., "clasping, embracing," verbal noun from clip (v.2). As a U.S. football penalty (not in OED), from 1920.

This clipping is what causes the uneven quality of fur which appears in his picture.

We have no time to spare for clipping and laying and all that sort of thing.

He took the ticket and the clipping from Pinny's nerveless fingers and compared them.

I must have, I must have—well, I can't stand that clipping business any longer.

Finally I suggested that he turn over the clipping which he had in his hand.

The clipping fluttered unheeded from her fingers to the ground.

Cider, this clipping asserts, produces a clearness of the complexion.

It was a terrible business, but what wool can ye get by clipping swine?

He treasured that clipping as for years he had treasured the letters I wrote him from Polotzk.

He felt for his leather wallet and handed Bruce the clipping.