Noun

• S: (n) limiter, clipper ((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"
• S: (n) clipper, clipper ship (a fast sailing ship used in former times)
• S: (n) clipper (shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural))
• S: (n) clipper (scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural))