scissors

noun
UK: /ˈsɪz.əz/
US: /ˈsɪz.ɚz/

  1. A tool with two sharp blades that are joined in the middle, used for cutting paper, cloth, etc.

    1. I need scissors to cut this paper for my art project. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used a pair of scissors to trim the edges of the fabric carefully. [ ] [ ]

  2. An act of cutting something using scissors.

    1. With a quick scissors, the ribbon was snipped to mark the event's opening. [ ] [ ]
    2. The stylist’s expert scissors gave my hair the perfect layered look. [ ] [ ]
scissors transitive-verb

  1. To cut something with scissors.

    1. I need to scissors this piece of paper in half. [ ] [ ]
    2. She expertly scissors the fabric to create intricate designs. [ ] [ ]

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The word "scissors" in English means: A tool with two sharp blades that are joined in the middle, used for cutting paper, cloth, etc., An act of cutting something using scissors..

The phonetic transcription of "scissors" is /ˈsɪz.əz/ in British English and /ˈsɪz.ɚz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "scissors": "I need scissors to cut this paper for my art project.". More examples on the page.