Clipping /(?)/

Clip·ping

Clipping

n.
  1. The act of embracing. [Obs.]
  2. The act of cutting off, curtailing, or diminishing; the practice of clipping the edges of coins.
    clipping by Englishmen is robbing the honest man who receives clipped money.
  3. That which is clipped off or out of something; a piece separated by clipping; as, newspaper clippings.
  4. The act of hitting a player from behind, for the purpose of blocking. It is illegal in football because it can lead to injury to the blocked player, who cannot anticipate the action. A penalty of 10 yards or more may be assessed against the team of the offending player. (Football)