clippings
word · lemma: clipping
Definition
Small pieces that have been cut from something, such as articles from newspapers or parts cut from plants when trimming.
Usage & Nuances
'Clippings' is often used for newspaper/magazine articles saved for reference, or for trimmed pieces from plants ('grass clippings', 'hair clippings'). Not used for random trash. Use 'cuttings' when talking about plant propagation.
Spanish: recortes - recortes (de plantas)Portuguese (BR): recortes - aparas (de plantas)Portuguese (PT): recortes - aparas (de plantas)Chinese (Simplified): 剪报 - 剪下的植物部分Chinese (Traditional): 剪報 - 剪下的植物部分Hindi: कतरनें - पौधों की कटाईArabic: قصاصات - قصاصات نباتيةBengali: কাটা অংশ - ক্লিপিংস (সংবাদ বা ম্যাগাজিনের)Russian: обрезки - вырезкиJapanese: 切れ端 - 切り抜きVietnamese: mẩu cắt ra - bài báo cắt raKorean: 잘라낸 조각 - 스크랩Turkish: kesikler - kırpıntılar - gazete küpürleriUrdu: کٹے ہوئے ٹکڑے - تراشےIndonesian: potongan - kliping
Example Sentences
There were hair clippings on the floor after the haircut.
basic
She collected clippings from old newspapers.
basic
Use grass clippings as mulch in the garden.
basic
After mowing, bag the grass clippings or leave them on the lawn.
natural
I keep magazine clippings with recipes I want to try someday.
natural
My grandmother has a scrapbook full of old movie clippings.
natural