scissor (redirected from scissoring)

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.]

scissors top: embroidery scissors bottom: all-purpose scissors

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scissor - cut with or as if with scissors cut - separate with or as if with an instrument; "Cut the rope"