Nouns

(n)limiter, clipper(electronics) a 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)“a limiter introduces amplitude distortion”
(n)clipper, clipper shipa fast sailing ship used in former times
(n)clippershears for cutting grass or shrubbery
(n)clipperscissors for cutting hair or finger nails