1. (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) Noun
2. A fast sailing ship used in former times Noun
3. Shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural) Noun
4. Scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural) Noun