clippers

Definition of clippersnext
plural of clipper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clippers
Noun
  • Smith swung and missed at two cutters from Red Sox starter Brayan Bello to begin the plate appearance.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • A couple of cutters, couple of good sliders.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The side decks or walkways that typically connect the aft to the bow on sailing yachts have been removed, meaning that the interior of the main deck can stretch across the full length of the beam.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
  • For years, the town of Pembroke Park was chaotic, from chartering yachts to missing audit deadlines.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Clippers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clippers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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