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n (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform) n a fast sailing ship used in former time…

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  1. n (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform) n a fast sailing ship used in former times n shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural) n scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)