scissor
/'sizə/
Definition
- Verb:
- To cut with scissors: The primary meaning refers to the action of cutting something using a pair of scissors.
- To move or separate in a manner resembling the action of scissors: This can describe a motion where two parts cross or move in opposite directions, similar to the blades of scissors.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- She carefully scissored the fabric along the marked line. (She cut the fabric with scissors.)
- The gymnast scissored her legs in mid-air. (She moved her legs apart and together in a crossing motion.)
Advanced Usage
- "to scissor out": to remove something by cutting it out with scissors.
- He scissored the coupon out of the newspaper.
- In sports/athletics: Describing a specific leg movement, as in high jumping or gymnastics.
- The athlete used a scissor kick to propel himself forward.
Variants and Related Words
- Scissors (n, plural): A cutting instrument consisting of two blades joined in the middle.
- A pair of scissors is on the table.
- Scissor-like (adj): Resembling or functioning like scissors.
- The robot had a scissor-like grip.
Synonyms
- Clip: To cut with scissors or shears, especially to trim.
- Snip: To cut something quickly with scissors using small, sharp strokes.
- Shear: To cut the wool off a sheep or to cut through something with a sharp instrument (often implies a heavier cutting tool).
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Scissor off: To cut something off using scissors.
- She scissored off a lock of her hair.
Related Idioms
Verb
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cut with or as if with scissors
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