01 n. The act of embracing.
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1.
The act of embracing.[Obs.]
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2.
The act of cutting off, curtailing, or diminishing; the practice of clipping the edges of coins.“clipping by Englishmen is robbing the honest man who receives clipped money.” — Locke.
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3.
That which is clipped off or out of something; a piece separated by clipping; as, newspaper clippings.
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4.
The act of hitting a player from behind, for the purpose of blocking. It is illegal in football because it can lead to injury to the blocked player, who cannot anticipate the action. A penalty of 10 yards or more may be assessed against the team of the offending player.(Football)