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单词 scissors
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scissors


scis·sor

S0149800 (sĭz′ər)tr.v. scis·sored, scis·sor·ing, scis·sors To cut or clip with scissors or shears.n.1. scissors(used with a sing. or pl. verb) A cutting implement consisting of two blades joined by a swivel pin that allows the cutting edges to be opened and closed.2. scissors(used with a sing. verb) Sports a. Any of various gymnastic exercises or jumps in which the movement of the legs suggests the opening and closing of scissors.b. A scissors hold.
[From alteration (influenced by Latin scissor, cutter) of Middle English sisours, scissors, from Old French cisoires, from Vulgar Latin *cīsōria, from Late Latin, pl. of cīsōrium, cutting instrument, from Latin caesus, -cīsus, past participle of caedere, to cut; see kaə-id- in Indo-European roots.]

scissors

(ˈsɪzəz) pl n1. 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 end2. (Wrestling) a wrestling hold in which a wrestler wraps his legs round his opponent's body or head, locks his feet together, and squeezes3. (Gymnastics) any gymnastic or athletic feat in which the legs cross and uncross in a scissor-like movement4. (Athletics (Track & Field)) athletics a technique in high-jumping, now little used, in which the legs perform a scissor-like movement in clearing the bar[C14 sisoures, from Old French cisoires, from Vulgar Latin cīsōria (unattested), ultimately from Latin caedere to cut; see chisel] ˈscissor-ˌlike adj

scis•sors

(ˈsɪz ərz)

n. 1. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) 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). 2. (used with a sing. v.) a. any of several gymnastic feats in which the legs execute a scissorlike motion. b. a wrestling hold secured by clasping the legs around the body or head of the opponent. [1350–1400; Middle English cisoures, sisoures < Middle French cisoires < Vulgar Latin *cīsōria, pl. of Late Latin cīsōrium cutting tool (see chisel)] scis′sor•like`, adj.

scissors

Scissors are a small tool consisting of two sharp blades joined together, used for cutting things such as paper, cloth, or hair.

Scissors is a plural noun. Don't talk about 'a scissors'. Instead say some scissors or a pair of scissors.

I need some scissors to get this label off.She took a pair of scissors and cut his hair.
Thesaurus
Noun1.scissors - an edge tool having two crossed pivoting bladesscissors - an edge tool having two crossed pivoting bladespair of scissorsblade - the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edgeclipper - scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)compound lever - a pair of levers hinged at the fulcrumedge tool - any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge)shears - large scissors with strong bladessnuffers - scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candlewickplural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
2.scissors - a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeezescissor grip, scissor hold, scissors grip, scissors holdwrestling hold - a hold used in the sport of wrestling
3.scissors - a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors movegymnastic exercise - (gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus)
Translations
剪刀

scissors

(ˈsizəz) noun plural a type of cutting instrument with two blades. a pair of scissors. 剪刀 剪刀

scissors

剪刀zhCN

scissors


What does it mean when you dream about scissors?

A dream that emphasizes scissors can have a variety of different meanings. Scissors can be used in construction or in destruction. We could be cutting the umbilical cord (asserting our independence) or cutting ourselves off from someone.

scissors

scissorsFlight maneuvers performed by aircraft engaged in close air combat. The aircraft cross each other like two halves of a scissor, then reverse into each other and try to make the other overshoot. The aircraft normally end up doing low-speed maneuvers, and thus greater pilot skill is required to handle the aircraft at these speeds.

scissors


scis·sors

(siz'ŏrz), Avoid using the backformation scissor as a singular noun meaning 'pair of scissors'.An instrument with two blades, moving on a pivot, that cut against each other. Synonym(s): shears [L. scindo, pp. scissus, to cut]
Drug slang A regional term for marijuana
Surgery An instrument with 2 opposing cutting blades

scissors

Surgery An instrument with 2 opposing cutting blades. See Dissecting scissors.

scis·sors

(siz'ŏrz) An instrument with two blades, moving on a pivot, which cut against each other.
Synonym(s): shears.
[L. scindo, pp. scissus, to cut]

scissors


  • noun

Synonyms for scissors

noun an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

Synonyms

  • pair of scissors

Related Words

  • blade
  • clipper
  • compound lever
  • edge tool
  • shears
  • snuffers
  • plural
  • plural form

noun a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze

Synonyms

  • scissor grip
  • scissor hold
  • scissors grip
  • scissors hold

Related Words

  • wrestling hold

noun a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move

Related Words

  • gymnastic exercise
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