nipping

the act of clipping or snipping n

n an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine n cutting down to the desired size or shape n the act of clipping or snipping

can be inserted into an automatic gun n an instance or single occasion for some event n any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together n an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress n the act of clipping or snipping n a sharp slanting blow v sever or remove by pinching or snipping v run at a moderately swift pace v attach with a clip v cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of v terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent

v squeeze tightly between the fingers v give a small sharp bite to v sever or remove by pinching or snipping

v squeeze tightly between the fingers v give a small sharp bite to v sever or remove by pinching or snipping s capable of wounding s pleasantly cold and invigorating