A tool used for cutting paper, cloth, and other thin materials, consisting of two blades joined in the middle so that the sharp edges slide against each other.

She used a pair of scissors to cut the wrapping paper.

A gymnastic or athletic movement resembling the opening and closing of scissors, often used in high jump or gymnastics.

The gymnast performed a perfect scissors kick during her routine.

The hand shape representing "scissors" in the game rock-paper-scissors.

She chose scissors, but her opponent's rock beat her.

scissorsadjective

Designating an object, motion, or action that resembles or involves the opening and closing movement of scissors; having a scissor-like form or action.

The martial artist countered with a swift scissors sweep.

scissornoun

One of the two cutting blades of a pair of scissors.

The right scissor snapped off while he was trimming the hedge.

A cutting instrument consisting of two pivoted blades (usually referred to in the plural form scissors).

She placed the scissor back in the drawer after finishing the craft project.

scissorverb

To cut or clip with scissors.

She scissored the paper into small pieces for her art project.

To move one's legs in a manner resembling the opening and closing of scissors, often used in sports or dance.

The gymnast scissored her legs gracefully during her floor routine.