scissor
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scis·sor
(sĭz′ər)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 *cīsōria, from Late Latin, pl. of cīsōrium, cutting instrument, from Latin caesus, -cīsus, past participle of caedere, to cut; see kaə-id- in Indo-European roots.]
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scissor
(ˈsɪzə)n
(modifier) of or relating to scissors: a scissor blade.
vb
to cut (an object) with scissors
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scis•sor
(ˈsɪz ər)v.t.
1. to cut or clip out with scissors.
v.i. 2. to move one's body or legs like the blades of scissors.
n. 3. scissors.
[1605–15]
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scissor
Past participle: scissored
Gerund: scissoring
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Verb | 1. | scissor - cut with or as if with scissors cut - separate with or as if with an instrument; "Cut the rope" |
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