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Meaning of "clipper" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CLIPPER

clipper  [ˈklɪpə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLIPPER

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Clipper is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CLIPPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Clipper

A clipper was a very fast sailing ship of the middle third of the 19th century. They were fast, yachtlike vessels, with three masts and a square rig. They were generally narrow for their length, could carry limited bulk freight, small by later 19th century standards, and had a large total sail area. Clipper ships were mostly constructed in British and American shipyards, though France, Brazil, the Netherlands and other nations also produced some. Clippers sailed all over the world, primarily on the trade routes between the United Kingdom and its colonies in the east, in trans-Atlantic trade, and the New York-to-San Francisco route round Cape Horn during the California Gold Rush. Dutch clippers were built beginning in the 1850s for the tea trade and passenger service to Java. The boom years of the clipper ship era began in 1843 as a result of the growing demand for a more rapid delivery of tea from China. It continued under the stimulating influence of the discovery of gold in California and Australia in 1848 and 1851, and ended with the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869.

Definition of clipper in the English dictionary

The first definition of clipper in the dictionary is any fast sailing ship. Other definition of clipper is a person or thing that cuts or clips. Clipper is also something, such as a horse or sled, that moves quickly.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLIPPER


Atabalipa
ˌætəˈbɑːlɪpə
caliper
ˈkælɪpə
calliper
ˈkælɪpə
flipper
ˈflɪpə
hyper
ˈhaɪpə
Lippe
ˈlɪpə
newspaper
ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə
paper
ˈpeɪpə
piper
ˈpaɪpə
ripper
ˈrɪpə
skyscraper
ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə
slipper
ˈslɪpə
sniper
ˈsnaɪpə
stripper
ˈstrɪpə
taper
ˈteɪpə
vapor
ˈveɪpə
viper
ˈvaɪpə
wallpaper
ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpə
wiper
ˈwaɪpə
zipper
ˈzɪpə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLIPPER

clip frame
clip joint
clip on
clip someone´s wings
clip-clop
clip-fed
clip-on
clip-ons
clipboard
clippable
clipped
clipped form
clippers
Clipperton Island
clippie
clipping
clips
clipshear
clipshears
clipsheet

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLIPPER

big dipper
chipper
day tripper
dipper
gripper
hipper
Jack the Ripper
kipper
lady´s-slipper
Little Dipper
mudskipper
nipper
paint stripper
pepper
shipper
sipper
skipper
the Little Dipper
tipper
tripper
whipper

Synonyms and antonyms of clipper in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «clipper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLIPPER

Find out the translation of clipper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of clipper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «clipper» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

剪刀
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tijeras de podar
570 millions of speakers

English

clipper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्लिपर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مجز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Машинка для стрижки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

podadeira
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কর্তনকারী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tondeuse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penggunting
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schere
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

爪切りやヘアカットはさみなど切るための道具
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이발기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Clipper
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cái tông đơ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிளிப்பர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्लिपर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

makası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

macchinetta per capelli
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

clipper
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

машинка для стрижки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mașină de tuns
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουρευτική μηχανή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

klipper
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

clipper
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

clipper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of clipper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLIPPER»

The term «clipper» is very widely used and occupies the 18.448 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLIPPER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about clipper

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLIPPER»

Discover the use of clipper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to clipper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Building Ship Models: Patterns and Instructions for a ...
The one-volume edition of two rare model-building manuals also devotes chapters to ship’s rigging (ancient and modern) and abundant information on clippers and old-time whaling ships.
George B. Douglas, Joseph T. Higgins, 1998
2
Using Clipper
The definitive companion to Clipper instructs newcomers in the software's basic functions while providing an ongoing reference to more advanced database-management functions. Original.
W. Edward Tiley, 1992
3
How to Make a Clipper Ship Model
Create a model of the Sovereign of the Seas. Directions for fashioning the hull, creating deck furnishings, and other touches.
E. Armitage McCann, 1995
4
CA-Clipper 5.2: Step-by-Step
A step-by-step tutorial for mastering Clipper 5's many new and powerful features.
Dan D. Gutierrez, 1994
5
Clipper Ship
Captain Murdock is accompanied by his wife and children as he commands a clipper ship from New York to San Francisco.
Thomas P. Lewis, 1992
6
Network programming in CA-Clipper 5.2
A single-source guide focused on creating network programs using Clipper.
Joseph D. Booth, Greg Lief, 1993
7
China Clipper: The Age of the Great Flying Boats
Soon after Pearl Harbor, the Pacgic Clipper was requisitioned by the US. Navy. The Anzac Clipper went into the service of the US. Army Air Forces, receiving the designation C-98. The Yankee Clipper, Dixie Clipper, and Atlantic Clipper were ...
Robert Gandt, 2010
8
The American-built clipper ship, 1850-1856: characteristics, ...
This book, the most important and detailed ever to appear on clipper ships, is the fruit of 35 years of research. Lavishly pictorial, it's a boon to maritime historians, model makers, and dreamers alike.
William L. Crothers, 2000
9
Escape of the Pacific Clipper
The Escape of Pan Am's Pacific Clipper on its maiden voyage is a true story of adventure and suspense.
George L. Flynn, 1997
10
Programming in Clipper 5
A comprehensive guide to all versions of Clipper, including 5.01. Schinkel defines the new Clipper programming language; covers programming with Clipper; and includes a quick reference section to commands and functions.
Mike Schinkel, John Kaster, Patricia Borns, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLIPPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term clipper is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Clipper's Gary Vogel appointed CEO of Eagle Bulk
New York: Less than a week after it was announced that Gary Vogel was stepping down from Clipper Group, Eagle Bulk have announced the ... «Splash 247, Jul 15»
2
Hiking: A 'cooler' way to improve your health
... THE DEUEL CREEK TRAIL can be fun and beneficial to both your physical health and your psyche. Photos by Louise R. Shaw/Davis Clipper. «Davisclipper, Jul 15»
3
Clipper sells ferry business to focus on dry cargo
Athens: Danish group Clipper has sold its 29.95% interest (4,243,277 shares) in ferry operator Mols-Linien to private equity group Polaris for an ... «Splash 247, Jul 15»
4
Clipper ships to be toured July 15
The Lewisboro Seniors are sailing back in history to explore the magnificent clipper ships of the 19th Century at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. «Lewisboro Ledger, Jul 15»
5
Clipper City Chordsmen to perform in Manitowoc
The Gardens at Felician Village will host a 6 p.m. concert on July 14 at the main entrance of The Bistro, 1700 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, with ... «Herald Times Reporter, Jul 15»
6
Clipper rates five-star bet for Henlow finale
FIVESTAR CLIPPER brings top class form to the table in Henlow's closing 9.15 over 550m and Derek Knight's dog can see off what looks a ... «Racing Post, Jul 15»
7
Mayor Boris Johnson says London proud to host Clipper Race
Mayor of London Boris Johnson says he is proud that the capital is to host the classic biennial Clipper Round the World Yacht Race for its tenth ... «ITCM, Jul 15»
8
Paul Pierce is a Clipper. What do the Wizards do now?
Now that the first domino has tumbled and Paul Pierce is headed home to Los Angeles, the Washington Wizards have shifted their focus ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
9
Clipper gets busy
Incoming CEO Frank Jensen says Clipper Group will be a little more active in the sale and purchase (S&P) market but not in a revolutionary ... «TradeWinds, Jul 15»
10
Evernote's Web Clipper Now Works Better With Gmail, LinkedIn And …
Evernote's Web Clipper extension is a great way to save clips from the web to your Evernote account, and now it works a lot better with Gmail, ... «Lifehacker Australia, Jul 15»

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