English Explanatory Dictionary

clip the wings of

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To trim the flight feathers of a bird, usually poultry, to prevent flight.
  2. To prevent from acting freely.

Word forms

clip the wings of clips the wings of clipping the wings of clipped the wings of

Synonyms

clip someone's wings
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