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scissor

[ siz-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to cut or clip out with scissors.
to eliminate or eradicate from a text; expunge:
testimony scissored from the record.

verb (used without object)

to move one's body or legs like the blades of scissors:
a gymnast scissoring over the bar.

noun

scissors ( def 1 ).

scissor

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noun

modifier of or relating to scissors
a scissor blade

verb

to cut (an object) with scissors

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Other Word Forms

�ܲ�·��s�ǰ�� adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of scissor¹

First recorded in 1605–15; v. use of singular of scissors

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A friend from Colorado persuaded Lam to set up an Amazon wish list, which was filled with modest asks: pencils, glue, scissors and paper.

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"A pair of scissors, one empty teapot and some hot water, please."

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A woman who did not realise she was pregnant has described giving birth alone at the beauty parlour where she worked before cutting her baby's umbilical cord with eyebrow scissors.

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At one stage in the delay he appeared to play a rock, paper, scissors game - highlighting the unpredictable, random nature of VAR decisions.

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Faced by a four-minute delay as he awaited a decision, he appeared to play a game of rock, paper, scissors to highlight the unpredictable nature of a VAR call.

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