A Clip Something which has been clipped from a larger whole: The product of a single shearing of sheep. A season's crop of wool. A section of video taken from a film, broadcast, or other longer video A newspaper clipping. An act of clipping, such as a haircut. (uncountable, Tyneside) The condition of something, its state. (informal) A blow with the hand (often in the set phrase clip round the ear)