clíper

Definitions of clíper
  1. noun
    scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)
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    type of:
    tijera
    an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
  2. noun
    shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural)
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    type of:
    esquilador, esquiladora, tijeras
    large scissors with strong blades
  3. noun
    a fast sailing ship used in former times
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    type of:
    racer, vela, velero
    a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts
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