clip

English

/klɪp/

verb
Definitions
  • To grip tightly.
  • To fasten with a clip.
  • (archaic) To hug, embrace.
  • (slang) To collect signatures, generally with the use of a clipboard.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English clippen inherited from Old English clyppan (embrace, clasp, hold onto, hug, grasp, cherish) inherited from Proto-Germanic *klumpijaną derived from Proto-Indo-European *glemb- (log, block).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*glemb-

Gloss

log, block

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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