clipping

noun

1. an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine

   noun.communication

   Examples

   He searched through piles of letters and clippings.

   Synonyms cutting newspaper clipping press clipping press cutting

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. cutting down to the desired size or shape

   noun.act

   Synonyms trim trimming

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the act of clipping or snipping

   noun.act

   Synonyms clip snip

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. The act of embracing.

   noun

   Source: webster1913