clipping

clipping is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The act of embracing. [Obs.]

[2] The act of cutting off, curtailing, or diminishing; the practice of clipping the edges of coins. clipping by Englishmen is robbing the honest man who receives clipped money. Locke.

[3] That which is clipped off or out of something; a piece separated by clipping; as, newspaper clippings.

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