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clip art, n.
Brit. |ˈklɪp ɑːt|, U.S. |ˈklɪp ˌɑrt|
[‹ clip n.2 + art n.1]
1. Pre-printed illustrations, usually published in book format, which are designed to be cut out and used in artwork.
1971Reproductions Rev. Apr. 60/3 Index of Advertisers... H. S. Volk Studio..Clip Art. 1975W. B. Graham Compl. Guide Pasteup xxv. 149/2 When you receive those books of clip art, cut them up and file the material under the proper heading. 1999Frozen Food Age (Nexis) 1 Aug. 41 The NFFA has also made available a promotional idea book, containing..official logos and clip art, promotional item descriptions and an order form.
2. Computing. Ready-to-use digital graphic images for copying and insertion into electronic documents or artwork, provided as part of word-processing software, drawing packages, etc., or available on disk or from the Internet.
1984A+ May 92/3 Apple has indicated that it might provide a disk full of clip art in the future. 1995Desktop Publishers Jrnl. July 13/1 (advt.) Adding colorful images and clip art is an easy way to increase the effectiveness of your presentations, reports and other documents. 2003M. Kraak & F. Ormeling Cartography viii. 146/2 CD-ROMs with cartographic clipart in different graphic formats are offered on the market. |