Definitions for scissor
ˈsɪz ərscis·sor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scissorverb

   cut with or as if with scissors

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scissornoun

   One blade on a pair of scissors.

2. scissornoun

   Used in certain noun phrases to denote a thing resembling the action of scissors, as scissor kick, scissor hold (wrestling), scissor jack.

3. scissorverb

   To cut using, or as if using scissors.

4. scissorverb

   To excise or expunge something from a text.

   The erroneous testimony was scissored from the record.

5. scissorverb

   To move something like a pair of scissors, especially the legs.

   The runner scissored over the hurdles.

6. scissorverb

   To engage in scissoring (tribadism), a sexual act in which two women intertwine their legs and rub their vulvas against each other.

7. scissorverb

   To skate with one foot significantly in front of the other.

8. Etymology: Altered from scissors; ultimately from cædere; current spelling influenced by scindere.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scissornoun

   A small pair of sheers, or blades moveable on a pivot, and intercepting the thing to be cut.

   Etymology: This word is variously written, as it is supposed to be derived by different writers; of whom some write cisors, from cædo, or incido; others scissors, from scindo; and some cisars, cizars, or scissars, ciseaux, Fr.

   His beard they have sing’d off with brands of fire;
   And ever, as it blaz’d, they threw on him
   Great pails of puddled mire to quench the hair:
   My master preaches patience to him, and the while
   His man with scissars nicks him for a fool. William Shakespeare.

   Wanting the scissars, with these hands I’ll tear,
   If that obstruct my flight, this load of hair. Matthew Prior.

   When the lawyers and tradesmen brought extravagant bills, sir Roger wore a pair of scissars in his pocket, with which he would snip a quarter of a yard off nicely. Arbuthnot.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scissor

   Scissors are hand-operated shearing tools. A pair of scissors consists of a pair of metal blades pivoted so that the sharpened edges slide against each other when the handles (bows) opposite to the pivot are closed. Scissors are used for cutting various thin materials, such as paper, cardboard, metal foil, cloth, rope, and wire. A large variety of scissors and shears all exist for specialized purposes. Hair-cutting shears and kitchen shears are functionally equivalent to scissors, but the larger implements tend to be called shears. Hair-cutting shears have specific blade angles ideal for cutting hair. Using the incorrect type of scissors to cut hair will result in increased damage or split ends, or both, by breaking the hair. Kitchen shears, also known as kitchen scissors, are intended for cutting and trimming foods such as meats. Inexpensive, mass-produced modern scissors are often designed ergonomically with composite thermoplastic and rubber handles.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scissor

   Scissors are hand-operated cutting instruments consisting of two blades pivoted at a point, allowing them to be opened and closed to cut various materials such as paper, fabric, or hair.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scissorverb

   to cut with scissors or shears; to prepare with the aid of scissors

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1. • Cut

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce scissor?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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How to say scissor in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of scissor in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of scissor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of scissor in a Sentence

1. Phillip Barden:

   Hell ants have two features found in no living species : highly specialized scythe-like mandibles and a wide diversity of horns that are present on what is essentially the forehead, one reason these fossils are compelling is that, today, we have about 15,000 known species of ants with all kinds of adaptations, from agricultural leaf-cutter ants with scissor-like mouthparts to army ants specialized as nomadic predatory raiders.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=scissor
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Scissor
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=scissor
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scissor
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scissor
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=scissor