Meaning of clipper

(noun) (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); "a limiter introduces amplitude distortion"

a fast sailing ship used in former times

shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural)

scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)