Clipping is a process of TRIMMING or cutting something, such as hair, nails, or paper. It can also refer to the act of taking a small piece from something, such as an ITEM or document. The term 'clipping' is derived from the Old English word 'clyppan, ' which means to embrace or clasp. Clipping is often used in the context of personal grooming, where it is used to trim hair, nails, and other body parts. It is also used in the context of document management, where it is used to cut out a portion of a document for use in another document. Clipping can also refer to the act of taking a small ITEM from a larger ITEM, such as a clipping from a newspaper or magazine.