First Known Use: 14th century
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scissors
noun plural but singular or plural in construction scis·sors \ˈsi-zərz\
: a tool used for cutting paper, cloth, etc., that has two blades joined together in the middle so that the sharp edges slide against each other
Full Definition of SCISSORS
1
: a cutting instrument having two blades whose cutting edges slide past each other
2
a : a gymnastic feat in which the leg movements suggest the opening and closing of scissors b : scissors hold
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Origin of SCISSORS
Middle English cisours, sisoures, from Middle French cisoires, from Vulgar Latin *caesorium (singular) cutting instrument, from Latin caedere to cut
SCISSORS Defined for Kids
scissors
noun plural scis·sors \ˈsi-zərz\
Definition of SCISSORS for Kids
: a cutting instrument with two blades fastened together so that the sharp edges slide against each other
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scissors
noun plural but singular or plural in construction scis·sors \ˈsiz-ərz\
Medical Definition of SCISSORS
: a cutting instrument having two blades whose cutting edges slide past each other
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