Clip Meaning
Clip Definition & Usage
A small, often metal, object used to fasten things together.
Examples
- "She used a clip to hold the papers together."
- "The office was filled with paper clips of different sizes."
- "He picked up a few clips from the table and arranged them neatly."
- "A hair clip fell from her head as she turned."
- "The manager clipped the document to the board with a large clip."
A short segment of video or audio, typically from a larger media piece.
Examples
- "He watched a funny clip of a cat jumping onto a table."
- "The clip from the movie showed the main character in distress."
- "She shared a clip of her performance at the concert."
- "The sports channel aired a clip from last night's match."
- "I sent you a clip from the meeting, you might find it useful."
To attach or fasten something using a clip.
Examples
- "She clipped the paper to the board."
- "He clipped the coupons from the magazine."
- "You need to clip the documents together before submission."
- "She clipped her hair back before starting the workout."
- "I need to clip this fabric to the frame for the project."
To edit or shorten a piece of media, often video or audio.
Examples
- "I need to clip the video before sending it to my friend."
- "The editor clipped the podcast to remove the unnecessary sections."
- "He clipped the film to make it fit the required time slot."
- "She clipped the radio interview into a more digestible format."
- "Can you clip that part of the movie where the character talks about their past?"
Cultural Context
The word 'clip' has evolved over time from a general term for something that fastens to a specific term in media. The increase in digital video and media sharing has led to its widespread use in relation to short video segments. Clips are essential in various forms of media, from movies to social media platforms, where content is often clipped to share highlights.
The Clip Chronicles
Story
The Clip Chronicles
It was a hectic morning in the office, and Sarah was rushing to meet her deadline. She grabbed a handful of paper clips from her drawer and quickly clipped together a stack of reports. As she prepared to leave for her meeting, her colleague, Tom, called out to her, holding up his phone. 'You’ve got to see this clip!' he said, showing her a hilarious video he’d found online. Sarah laughed, but her mind was still on the reports. She wished she could clip all her work together and have it done just as quickly as the cat in the video. When the meeting finally started, she handed over the clipped reports, feeling confident. However, when the discussion turned to the latest project, she realized she needed to clip together some more ideas to make her presentation complete. As the day ended, Sarah headed home, clipping her keys onto her bag and thinking about how digital clips had changed the way people consumed media. The office clip was a reminder of how simple things like paper clips could get lost in the hustle of modern life, but clips, both physical and digital, had a lasting impact in their own way.
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