scissors

[ siz-erz ]

/ ˈsɪz ərz /

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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.

Origin of scissors

1350–1400; Middle English cisoures, sisoures<Middle French cisoires<Medieval Latin *cīsōria, plural of Late Latin cīsōrium cutting tool (see chisel); current spelling by association with Latin scindere to cut (past participle scīssus), Medieval Latin scīssor tailor

Words nearby scissors

scissel, scissile, scission, scissor, scissorlike, scissors, scissors chair, scissors jack, scissors kick, scissors truss, scissortail

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Example sentences from the Web for scissors

The wounds Kralik suffered were consistent with what the scissors would have caused.
The Myth of the Central Park Five|Edward Conlon|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He still cuts and pastes—literally, with scissors and tape—as he edits each chapter of each book.
‘The Power Broker’ Turns 40: How Robert Caro Wrote a Masterpiece|Scott Porch|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A collection of rock-like papier-mâché sculptures stands across from “Cymbals, Smoke and Scissors.”
Art’s Bad Boy Dan Colen Is All Grown Up|Justin Jones|May 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The sheets of paper he used were pre-painted by his assistants, before he cut directly into the color with his scissors.
Matisse: Innovator Until the End|Nico Hines|April 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

If you were a pizza delivery man, how would you benefit from scissors?
Can You Answer These 10 Oddball Job Interview Questions Asked at America’s Top Tech Companies?|Brian Ries|January 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When about cool cut with scissors into lengths of an inch or less.
Candy-Making at Home|Mary M. Wright
The pedicle can be attacked with a pair of scissors with long handles, short blades, and slightly curved on the flat.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
"Scissors" Dempsey had come by his nickname because of a peculiar trick he had of keeping his knees stiff when walking.
The Banner Boy Scouts|George A. Warren
With scissors in hand she raided the flower-beds for lady-slippers and clove-geranium with which to adorn the table.
My Actor-Husband|Anonymous
"I'll rip," said Desire, with a slight emphasis; putting her book down, and coming over for a skirt and a pair of scissors.
Real Folks|Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney

British Dictionary definitions for scissors

scissors

/ (ˈsɪzəz) /

pl n

Also called: pair 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 of scissors

scissor-like, adjective

Word Origin for scissors

C14 sisoures, from Old French cisoires, from Vulgar Latin cīsōria (unattested), ultimately from Latin caedere to cut; see chisel

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	scissors
释义	scissors [ siz-erz ] / ˈsɪz ərz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR scissors ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of scissors 1350–1400; Middle English cisoures, sisoures<Middle French cisoires<Medieval Latin *cīsōria, plural of Late Latin cīsōrium cutting tool (see chisel); current spelling by association with Latin scindere to cut (past participle scīssus), Medieval Latin scīssor tailor Words nearby scissors scissel, scissile, scission, scissor, scissorlike, scissors, scissors chair, scissors jack, scissors kick, scissors truss, scissortail Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scissors The wounds Kralik suffered were consistent with what the scissors would have caused. The Myth of the Central Park Five\|Edward Conlon\|October 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He still cuts and pastes—literally, with scissors and tape—as he edits each chapter of each book. ‘The Power Broker’ Turns 40: How Robert Caro Wrote a Masterpiece\|Scott Porch\|September 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A collection of rock-like papier-mâché sculptures stands across from “Cymbals, Smoke and Scissors.” Art’s Bad Boy Dan Colen Is All Grown Up\|Justin Jones\|May 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The sheets of paper he used were pre-painted by his assistants, before he cut directly into the color with his scissors. Matisse: Innovator Until the End\|Nico Hines\|April 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If you were a pizza delivery man, how would you benefit from scissors? Can You Answer These 10 Oddball Job Interview Questions Asked at America’s Top Tech Companies?\|Brian Ries\|January 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST When about cool cut with scissors into lengths of an inch or less. Candy-Making at Home\|Mary M. Wright The pedicle can be attacked with a pair of scissors with long handles, short blades, and slightly curved on the flat. A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)\|Various "Scissors" Dempsey had come by his nickname because of a peculiar trick he had of keeping his knees stiff when walking. The Banner Boy Scouts\|George A. Warren With scissors in hand she raided the flower-beds for lady-slippers and clove-geranium with which to adorn the table. My Actor-Husband\|Anonymous "I'll rip," said Desire, with a slight emphasis; putting her book down, and coming over for a skirt and a pair of scissors. Real Folks\|Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney British Dictionary definitions for scissors scissors / (ˈsɪzəz) / pl n Also called: pair 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 of scissors scissor-like, adjective Word Origin for scissors C14 sisoures, from Old French cisoires, from Vulgar Latin cīsōria (unattested), ultimately from Latin caedere to cut; see chisel Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to scissors shears, clippers, trimmer
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scissors

noun

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British Dictionary definitions for scissors

pl n

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