noun
clip
A rapid pace of movement or activity.
The hikers move at a steady clip.
Etymology
The pace sense developed with the colloquial verb for moving briskly. It belongs with sharp, quick action; the deeper connection is uncertain.
A rapid pace of movement or activity.
The hikers move at a steady clip.
The pace sense developed with the colloquial verb for moving briskly. It belongs with sharp, quick action; the deeper connection is uncertain.