1. clipper, limiter

(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)

Example Sentences:
'a limiter introduces amplitude distortion'

• limiter

2. clipper, clipper ship

a fast sailing ship used in former times

• clipper ship

3. clipper

shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural)

4. clipper

scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)