Scissor

/ˈsɪzər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tool used for cutting, consisting of two pivoted blades.

She used a scissor to cut the paper into smaller pieces.

An act of cutting with scissors.

With a swift scissor, he trimmed the edges of the cloth.

A pair of scissors.

Can you pass me the scissor from the desk?

verb

To cut or clip with scissors.

Please scissor the excess threads from the fabric.

From Latin 'cisoria', meaning 'cutting instrument'.

cut with scissors

to divide or remove material using a pair of scissors.

scissor lift

a type of platform lift that uses a crisscrossing mechanism to lift.

scissor kick

a type of kicking motion often seen in swimming or martial arts.

shears

A larger cutting tool, similar to scissors, used for cutting fabric or other thick materials.

clip

To cut or trim with scissors or a similar tool.

blade

The cutting part of a tool or weapon.

Scissor sisters

A playful term for a group of friends who are very close with each other.

Scissor hands

A humorous way to refer to someone very clumsy with scissors.