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scissor
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scis·sor  (szr)
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 *csria, from Late Latin, pl. of csrium, cutting instrument, from Latin caesus, -csus, past participle of caedere, to cut; see ka-id- in Indo-European roots.]
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scissors
top: embroidery scissors
bottom: all-purpose scissors

scissor [ˈsɪzə]
vb
to cut (an object) with scissors
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.scissor - cut with or as if with scissors
cut - separate with or as if with an instrument; "Cut the rope"


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I gingerly scissored open the top of the "worms" bag, expecting a grim sight of a tangle of thousands of worms to greet me.
I reckon the new scissored, textured cut gives a more precise styling technique.
The Spaniard was in an unthreatening position within touching distance of the corner flag and facing the touchline as Barton scissored his legs around him.
 
 
 
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