Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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clip | Yes | No | Yes | No |
trim | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
clip (noun) | trim (noun) |
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the act of clipping or snipping | cutting down to the desired size or shape |
a sharp slanting blow | a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment |
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun | attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation |
any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together | a state of arrangement or appearance |
an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress | |
an instance or single occasion for some event |
clip (adjective) | trim (adjective) |
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severely simple in line or design | |
thin and fit | |
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder | |
neat and smart in appearance |
clip (verb) | trim (verb) |
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terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent | cut down on; make a reduction in |
attach with a clip | adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used |
sever or remove by pinching or snipping | cut closely |
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of | cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of |
run at a moderately swift pace | remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size |
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods | |
decorate, as with ornaments | |
be in equilibrium during a flight | |
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces |