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clipper-built

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(klip′ər bilt′)

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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

clip•per-built (klip′ər bilt′),USA pronunciation adj. [Naut.]

Nautical, Naval Terms(of a hull) having fast lines, with a high ratio of length to beam and a fine entrance.

1825–35

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