clipper

clipper
noun
  1. (一般作 clippers)an instrument for cutting or trimming small pieces off things
    剪切器;修剪器
  2. (Electronics). another term for limiter
    (电子)。 同 limiter
    ■(亦作 clipper chip)a microchip which inserts an identifying code into encrypted transmissions that allows them to be deciphered by a third party having access to a Government-held key
    加密芯片,审查芯片,限制器芯片
  3. (亦作 clipper ship)a fast sailing ship, especially one of 19th-century design with concave bows and raked masts
    (尤指19世纪船首内凹、桅杆倾斜的)快速帆船
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