Clipper (noun)

1. A cutting tool for trimming or clipping hair, nails or other materials.
2. A type of fast sailing ship used in the 19th century for transporting cargo and passengers across the ocean.

Origin:

From middle english, meaning "a cutting tool".

Examples:

1. She used a clipper to trim her hair.
2. The barber used clippers to give him a buzz cut.
3. The clipper ship was known for its speed and efficiency.
4. Clipper ships were used to transport goods and people during the California gold rush.
5. The clipper was designed to make a fast passage across the ocean.