English Word · Intermediate
clipshear
Earwig
Pronunciation: say clipshear
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "Earwig".
Example
I looked over the stair-windows, however, and saw the back green, which smells of clipshears and clockers, as of yore.
I looked over the stair-windows, however, and saw the back green, which smells of clipshears and clockers, as of yore.
Practice tips
- Practice clipshear out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.