clone meaning and definition

CLONE noun

Definition of clone (noun)

1. a person who is almost identical to another
   • synonyms: dead ringer, ringer
2. a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction
   • synonyms: clon
3. an unauthorized copy or imitation
   • synonyms: knockoff

CLONE verb

Definition of clone (verb)

1. make multiple identical copies of
   • "people can clone a sheep nowadays"