English / word
scissors
noun A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
an instrument used for cutting materials such as paper or cloth, consisting of two crossed blades pivoted together; a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
a cutting instrument with two blades that can be closed together
In context
01
She used a sharp pair of scissors to cut the colored paper.
02
Keep sharp scissors away from young children.
Synonyms
shears,clippers,snips
Collocations
pair of scissors,kitchen scissors,nail scissors