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scissors

 

[ ˈsɪz.ərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cutting tool

Scissors are hand-operated cutting instruments consisting of a pair of metal blades connected in such a way that the blades meet and cut materials placed between them when the handles are brought together.

Synonyms

clippers, shears, snips

Examples of usage

  • I used scissors to cut the paper.
  • She always carries a pair of scissors in her bag.
Context #2 | Noun

plural form

A pair of scissors.

Synonyms

cutters, shears

Examples of usage

  • The scissors are on the table.
  • Can you pass me the scissors, please?

Translations

Translations of the word "scissors" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tesouras

🇮🇳 कैंची

🇩🇪 Schere

🇮🇩 gunting

🇺🇦 ножиці

🇵🇱 nożyczki

🇯🇵 はさみ

🇫🇷 ciseaux

🇪🇸 tijeras

🇹🇷 makas

🇰🇷 가위

🇸🇦 مقص

🇨🇿 nůžky

🇸🇰 nožnice

🇨🇳 剪刀

🇸🇮 škarje

🇮🇸 skæri

🇰🇿 қайшы

🇬🇪 მაკრატელი

🇦🇿 qayçı

🇲🇽 tijeras

Etymology

The word 'scissors' originated from the Old French word 'cisoires', which came from the Latin word 'cisoria' meaning cutting instrument. Scissors have been used by humans for thousands of years, with early versions dating back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,664, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.