What's the difference between clapper and clipper?

Clapper


Definition:

  • (n.) A person who claps.
  • (n.) That which strikes or claps, as the tongue of a bell, or the piece of wood that strikes a mill hopper, etc. See Illust. of Bell.
  • (n.) A rabbit burrow.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) At the end of the hearing Trump pointed to the testimony of James Clapper, the former director of national intelligence, claiming that Clapper had “reiterated what everybody, including the fake media already knows – there is ‘no evidence’ of collusion with Russia and Trump”.
  • (2) What did us in here, what worked against us was this shocking revelation,” Clapper said .
  • (3) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Share Share this post Facebook Twitter Pinterest close 6.29pm GMT Clapper is back before the House intelligence community, answering questions from chairman Mike Rogers.
  • (4) Updated at 8.30pm GMT 8.18pm GMT Clapper says NSA has spent thousands of man-hours cleaning up after the Snowden revelations , which he calls "a major distraction."
  • (5) At a hearing of the Senate intelligence committee In March this year , Democratic senator Ron Wyden asked James Clapper, the director of national intelligence: "Does the NSA collect any type of data at all on millions or hundreds of millions of Americans?"
  • (6) Robert Litt, the general counsel to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, has written to the New York Times to deny the allegation that James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, lied to Congress about the collection of bulk phone records by the National Security Agency (NSA).
  • (7) Clapper has since admitted that was the "least untruthful" answer he could have given.
  • (8) Director of national intelligence James Clapper said the Guardian and Washington Post had failed to adequately convey how much constitutional oversight the programme received.
  • (9) "In this important report, the PCLOB confirms that Section 702 has shown its value in preventing acts of terrorism at home and abroad, and pursuing other foreign intelligence goals," Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said in a Wednesday statement, adding that he would take the board's privacy concerns "very seriously."
  • (10) Anyone who is in the intelligence community would understand what Clapper said as there being no wiretap targeting of Trump or his campaign,” Todd Hinnen, a former acting assistant attorney general for national security at the justice department, said.
  • (11) 5.44pm GMT "We welcome this opportunity to make the case to the public," Clapper says.
  • (12) Clapper’s defenders have said that Wyden placed the director in an untenable position by publicly querying him about a secret program, making his options either to lie or to decline to answer publicly, which they say would amount to public confirmation of a secret intelligence activity.
  • (13) Clapper added: "Iran's willingness to sponsor future attacks in the United States or against our interests abroad probably will be shaped by Tehran's evaluation of the costs it bears for the plot against the ambassador as well as Iranian leaders' perceptions of US threats against the regime."
  • (14) The White House has consistently defended Clapper against calls for his job.
  • (15) Clapper: "The conduct of intelligence is premised on the notion that we can do it secretly."
  • (16) James Clapper , the director of national intelligence, is said to talk nearly every day with the head of US Central Command’s intelligence wing, Army Major General Steven Grove – “which is highly, highly unusual”, according to a former intelligence official.
  • (17) Clapper's spokesman, Shawn Turner, did not respond to a request for comment on Clapper's continued service as director of national intelligence.
  • (18) And after months of private entreaties to clarify a public comment made by NSA director Keith Alexander in 2012, Wyden asked James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, if the NSA was collecting data on millions of Americans.
  • (19) Leahy, joined by ranking Republican Chuck Grassley of Iowa, criticised director of national intelligence James Clapper for making untruthful statements to Congress in March about the bulk phone records collection on Americans, and NSA director Keith Alexander for overstating the usefulness of that collection for stopping terrorist attacks.
  • (20) Clapper in particular has claimed to make it a priority.

Clipper


Definition:

  • (n.) One who clips; specifically, one who clips off the edges of coin.
  • (n.) A machine for clipping hair, esp. the hair of horses.
  • (n.) A vessel with a sharp bow, built and rigged for fast sailing.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The marquee event on Thursday, considering recent off the court events, was the sixth game between the Los Angeles Clippers.
  • (2) Sterling has faced previous accusations of racism related to the Clippers and his property empire.
  • (3) The Clippers rallied at the end of the period, outscoring the Thunder 8-0 to take a 90-86 lead.
  • (4) Early on in the speech, Ballmer quickly dismissed speculation that he planned to move the team to Seattle and made it clear that the team would be keeping the Clippers name .
  • (5) The Thunder, who seemed in perfect position to take a commanding 3-1 series lead until the game's final minutes instead find themselves tied 2-2 with an incredibly talented Clippers team that has luck, momentum and even public sentiment on its side.
  • (6) Frankie Muniz Frankie Muniz (@frankiemuniz) I am buying the Los Angeles Clippers .
  • (7) Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling lied about the tape recording of his racist rant in a bungled attempt to neutralise the controversy, according to the National Basketball Association.
  • (8) The funniest hairstyle I’ve ever had The time I tried to give myself a touch-up with clippers and shaved out a whole tuft of hair.
  • (9) He has about as much of a chance of becoming the new Clippers owner as Tim Donaghy does of officiating in the NBA Finals.
  • (10) Durant’s Thunder team-mate Russell Westbrook and Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers also withdrew because of health concerns.
  • (11) Griffin fouled out with 2:27 left, but the Clippers got within four points in the final minute before Westbrook and Durant hit free throws to close it out.
  • (12) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who had earlier expressed reservations about forcing Sterling to sell the Clippers , said he supported Silver's actions "100%" and posted a photo of the NBA's constitution on Instagram with the caption: "It exists for a reason."
  • (13) Messages seeking comment from the Clippers were not immediately returned.
  • (14) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Craig Hodges Age: 53 Former NBA teams: Clippers, Bucks, Suns, Bulls Chicago’s former three-point specialist is the only member of the roster to sue the NBA .
  • (15) A random cross-section of hip-hop icons Dr Dre, Diddy and Rick Ross have all expressed interest in the Clippers, it seems that Jay Z's brief run as a (very) partial owner the Brooklyn Nets has started a trend.
  • (16) It was a rough break for the Golden State Warriors, particularly head coach Mark Jackson whose job probably won't survive the first round exit, as it looked like they were given new life in this series as the Clippers, reacting to the racist rants of their own Donald Sterling, played Game 4 under protest, which unsurprisingly lead to a blowout Warriors win.
  • (17) It’s just a question of how soon and with how much mess.” The Clippers, for years a struggling team, have been enjoying a strong season.
  • (18) Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the former NBA star who was the subject of some of Sterling’s remarks, said on Twitter: “Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.” The real estate mogul’s punishment was announced almost four days after he was heard on a recording released by TMZ telling his mistress, V Stiviano, to stop bringing black guests to Clippers games.
  • (19) Facebook Twitter Pinterest This is the exact moment that Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers essentially ended the Los Angeles Lakers season Joakim Noah doesn’t do “rebuilding” Despite losing Derrick Rose and Luol Deng, the Chicago Bulls have kept on fighting and kept on winning.
  • (20) Two sponsors have suspended ties with the Los Angeles Clippers, amid mounting pressure on the team and basketball authorities to banish owner Donald Sterling from the sport over alleged racist comments .