scissors Antonyms

Meaning of scissors

Wordnet

scissors (n)

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze

a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move

Webster

scissors (n. pl.)

A cutting instrument resembling shears, but smaller, consisting of two cutting blades with handles, movable on a pin in the center, by which they are held together. Often called a pair of scissors.

scissors Sentence Examples

  1. The hairstylist deftly wielded the scissors, transforming hair into an exquisite masterpiece.
  2. The seamstress delicately snipped away excess fabric with her sharp scissors.
  3. In the art room, students carefully cut intricate shapes out of paper using scissors.
  4. The tailor used scissors to create a perfect fit for his client's suit.
  5. The kindergarten teacher provided blunt scissors for her young charges to practice cutting.
  6. The gardener's trusty scissors trimmed branches and hedges into pristine condition.
  7. The paperboy used scissors to cut open his daily route of newspapers.
  8. The librarian used scissors to repair torn book pages, preserving precious knowledge.
  9. The first aid kit contained a pair of scissors for removing bandages or sutures.
  10. The surgeon meticulously wielded scissors during a delicate surgical procedure, ensuring precision and accuracy.

FAQs About the word scissors

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades, a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and s

slashes, hacksaws, crosscuts, stabs, saws,shears, slits, slices, hacks, rives

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The hairstylist deftly wielded the scissors, transforming hair into an exquisite masterpiece.

The seamstress delicately snipped away excess fabric with her sharp scissors.

In the art room, students carefully cut intricate shapes out of paper using scissors.

The tailor used scissors to create a perfect fit for his client's suit.