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scissors
[ siz-erz ]
noun
- (used with a singular or plural verb) a cutting instrument for paper, cloth, etc., consisting of two blades, each having a ring-shaped handle, that are so pivoted together that their sharp edges work one against the other (often used with pair of ).
- (used with a singular verb) Gymnastics. any of several feats in which the legs execute a scissorlike motion.
- (used with a singular verb) Wrestling. a hold secured by clasping the legs around the body or head of the opponent.
scissors
/ ˈɪə /
plural noun
- Also calledpair of scissors a cutting instrument used for cloth, hair, etc, having two crossed pivoted blades that cut by a shearing action, with ring-shaped handles at one end
- a wrestling hold in which a wrestler wraps his legs round his opponent's body or head, locks his feet together, and squeezes
- any gymnastic or athletic feat in which the legs cross and uncross in a scissor-like movement
- athletics a technique in high-jumping, now little used, in which the legs perform a scissor-like movement in clearing the bar
Derived Forms
- ˈǰ-ˌ, adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of scissors1
Example Sentences
A friend from Colorado persuaded Lam to set up an Amazon wish list, which was filled with modest asks: pencils, glue, scissors and paper.
"A pair of scissors, one empty teapot and some hot water, please."
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.
At one stage in the delay he appeared to play a rock, paper, scissors game - highlighting the unpredictable, random nature of VAR decisions.
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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