scissor

[sɪzər]

scissor Definition

a cutting instrument consisting of two blades with pivoted handles, used for cutting paper, cloth, and other materials.

Using scissor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scissor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need a pair of scissors to cut this paper.

  • Example

    The tailor used his scissors to cut the fabric.

  • Example

    She accidentally cut her finger with the scissors.

scissor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scissor

  • shears
  • clippers
  • cutters

Phrases with scissor

  • scissors kick

    a type of kick in football where the player jumps, raises one leg, and kicks the ball with the other leg before landing

    Example

    The striker scored a goal with a spectacular scissors kick.

  • scissors hold

    a wrestling hold in which the wrestler wraps his legs around the opponent's body and squeezes

    Example

    The wrestler won the match by putting his opponent in a scissors hold.

  • scissors paper stone

    a game played by two people, where each person simultaneously forms one of three shapes with their hand: a fist (rock), an open hand with the index and middle fingers extended (scissors), or an open hand with all fingers extended (paper), with rock beating scissors, scissors beating paper, and paper beating rock

    Example

    Let's play scissors paper stone to decide who goes first.

Origins of scissor

from Old French 'cisoires', from Vulgar Latin 'cisoria', from Latin 'caedere' meaning 'to cut'

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Summary: scissor in Brief

The term 'scissor' [sɪzər] refers to a cutting instrument consisting of two blades with pivoted handles, used for cutting paper, cloth, and other materials. It is commonly used in daily tasks like cutting paper or fabric. 'Scissor' also appears in phrases like 'scissors kick,' a type of kick in football, and 'scissors paper stone,' a game played by two people.

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