Synonyms for Clipper (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 ((electronics) an 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)):
limiter
WordNet sense 2 (a fast sailing ship used in former times):
clipper ship
From the ODE community, based on WordNet
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