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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">clippers</topic></authority><related type="narrower"><topic>hedge clippers</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>nail clippers</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>shears</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>scissors</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>cutting tools</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>clipper</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>clipper ship</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ General term for a variety of mechanical devices for clipping or cutting, having two sharp edges that meet. For scissors-like implements with crossing blades, prefer "scissors" or "shears," although usage may overlap with "clippers." ]]></note></mads>