Clipper Common

(electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)

"a limiter introduces amplitude distortion"

a fast sailing ship used in former times

"The captain proudly displayed his model of an old clipper, explaining how these swift ships once raced across the Atlantic to deliver tea and silk."

shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural)

"After mowing the lawn, Dad took a break to trim the overgrown hedges with his rusted clippers."

scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)

"He reached into his drawer to grab a fresh pair of clippers before giving me another trim around the ears."

Anything that clips.

"She used her hair clipper to trim his bangs during their morning routine."