Synonyms for

Clips

Verb / klɪps / Another word for clips — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Clips are small metal or plastic objects used to hold things together or to secure something in place.

Synonyms & similar words

crop cutshort nipoff prune curtail lop snipoff time cartridgeholder snip cartridgeclip clipping trim nip cutback jog dress magazine unclip trot clip fasteners clamps pins staples holders grips clasps hooks brackets ties buckles straps zippers velcro magnets

Synonyms by register

Formal

fasteners clasps fastenings secures

Informal

holders grips fasteners clips

Literary

hasps latches clasps

Antonyms

attach join connect unfasten release loosen

Common collocations

  • paper clips
  • hair clips
  • money clip
  • clip a coupon
  • clip art
  • clip a bird's wing
  • clip a price

Word family

noun clip
verb clip

Usage note

As a noun, 'clips' can refer to a device for holding things together or, in British English, ammunition for a firearm. As a verb, it means to cut or fasten.

Example sentences

  1. I clipped my hair back with a hair clip.
  2. She used a clip to hold her skirt in place.
  3. I need to buy some paper clips for my report.
  4. The carpenter used a clip to hold the wood in place.
  5. I clipped the pages of the book together to mark my place.

Quotes

  • I'm not a big fan of clip-on ties, to be honest with you. I think that's a mistake. It's like wearing a decal.
  • I love to clip things out of the 'New Yorker' and put them on my fridge.
  • I do not believe in belts. I hate belts. I think they are disgusting, and I think they are unflattering. So I tend to hold up my trousers with suspenders, which I think are much more comfortable.

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