clippers

BrE /ˈklɪpəz/ AmE /ˈklɪpərz/

noun en → es

1 TOOL [uncountable] B1

a small pair of scissors used for cutting hair, nails, or plants

tijeras de podar, tijeras para cortar el pelo uñas

  • use clippers to cut something

Collocations hair clippers · nail clippers

  • He uses electric clippers to trim his beard.

    Él usa tijeras eléctrics para recortar su barba.

2 SPORT [countable] C1

a small motorboat used for racing or recreation

barco de carreras, lancha rápida

  • use a clipper to race

Collocations clipper boat · clipper ship

  • The clipper crossed the ocean in record time.

    El barco velero cruzó el océano en un tiempo récord.