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clipper

Nouns

• (n) (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)
  • a limiter introduces amplitude distortion
  limiter,
• (n) a fast sailing ship used in former times clipper ship,
• (n) shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural)
• (n) scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)

Synonyms

limiter clipper ship

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