Defn: A vessel with a sharp bow, built and rigged for fast sailing.
— Clip"per-built` (, a.
Note: The name was first borne by "Baltimore clippers" famous as privateers in the early wars of the United States.
CLIPPING
Clip"ping, n.
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.
CLIQUE
Clique, n. Etym: [F., fr. OF. cliquer to click. See Click, v. i.]
Defn: A narrow circle of persons associated by common interests or for the accomplishment of a common purpose; — generally used in a bad sense.
CLIQUE
Clique, v. i.
Defn: To To associate together in a clannish way; to act with others secretly to gain a desired end; to plot; — used with together.