Scissors
noun
A tool used for cutting materials such as paper, cloth, hair, etc. It has two sharp blades that are crossed in the middle, and you operate it by putting your fingers through two holes at its end.
She took a pair of scissors and cut out the picture.
Often appears as...
- pair of scissors
- cut with scissors
verb
To cut with scissors.
She is scissorsing the paper into different shapes.
Often appears as...
- scissors through
- scissors into
noun
In sports or gymnastics, a specific movement of the legs that resembles the action of scissors.
He jumped the hurdle with a scissors action.
Often appears as...
- scissors jump
- scissors kick
noun
A tool used for cutting materials such as paper, cloth, hair, etc. It has two sharp blades that are crossed in the middle, and you operate it by putting your fingers through two holes at its end.
She took a pair of scissors and cut out the picture.
Often appears as...
- pair of scissors
- cut with scissors
verb
To cut with scissors.
She is scissorsing the paper into different shapes.
Often appears as...
- scissors through
- scissors into
noun
In sports or gymnastics, a specific movement of the legs that resembles the action of scissors.
He jumped the hurdle with a scissors action.
Often appears as...
- scissors jump
- scissors kick
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Tool Plurality
Remember 'scissors' is always plural, even referring to one item.
I need scissors to wrap this gift.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Action
Scissors involve a physical, squeezing action of the fingers.
Use your thumb and middle finger to move the scissors.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Scissors can be a metaphor for cutting something out of your life.
She took scissors to her bad habits.
Pro Tip 1/3Tool Plurality
Remember 'scissors' is always plural, even referring to one item.
I need scissors to wrap this gift.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Action
Scissors involve a physical, squeezing action of the fingers.
Use your thumb and middle finger to move the scissors.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Scissors can be a metaphor for cutting something out of your life.
She took scissors to her bad habits.
Pro Tip 1/3Tool Plurality
Remember 'scissors' is always plural, even referring to one item.
I need scissors to wrap this gift.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Action
Scissors involve a physical, squeezing action of the fingers.
Use your thumb and middle finger to move the scissors.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Scissors can be a metaphor for cutting something out of your life.
She took scissors to her bad habits.
Never forget "Scissors"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
The Reality Behind...
I want to find out why reptiles are such a popular pet choice. Does social media paint the full picture of what it's like to own one? What impact has being kept as a pet have on them? This lady, that was not a reptile specialist. She just used scissors on his eyes. He is now blind. And what happens if it goes wrong?
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
or sorry a cereal box is actually really because it's right side and so what you're gonna do is you're increase your box yes you need a screwdriver foil is helpful and a pair of scissors and also some white paper because I think this is the important part so you'll trace the bottom of the cereal
Video examples
Learning from past...
father had died and his political career in the state legislature was on a downward slide he was so depressed that friends worried he was suicidal they took all knives and razors and scissors from his room and his great friend speed went to his side and said Lincoln you
Video examples
JR: Can Art Change the...
So every hour we're going to stop this whole project and make sure there's not one scissors missing, one brush, one, you know, bucket, anything." So we went through the process, and I had planned two to three days to paste the whole thing. Those guys were so motivated,
Video examples
Drone First Aid PIPE...
light enough to be drone lifted we've got to pair all this down to have a kit that weighs about five ounces so normal first aid you have to include things like gloves scissors gauze bandage but they'll seem to the suture kit how much does that weight it weighs tomorrow
Video examples
The Brain Science (and...
and they would play with my hair more and talk to me about different hairstyles and haircuts I could get. And I even enjoyed the gentle sound of the scissors -- snip, snip, snip -- right next to my ears. I enjoyed it so much and I was so deeply relaxed
Video examples
Colin Grant: The son of...
but when my parents separated, my mother excised him from all aspects of our lives. She took a pair of scissors and cut him out of every photograph, and for years, I told myself the truth of this photograph was that you are alone, you are unsupported.
Video examples
Almudena Toral:...
Adayanci was sent to a shelter and two foster families while her dad was deported. In her despair, she took a pair of scissors and cut her own hair as a form of protest. A psychologist diagnosed her with acute stress,
Video examples
This Indigenous Practice...
right up there with running with scissors yeah don't row with scissors and don't play with matches but i would definitely say um my karook norak friends would say otherwise to be clear keely isn't encouraging kids
Video examples
How CRISPR lets us edit...
like a pair of scissors that can cut DNA -- it makes a double-stranded break in the DNA helix. And importantly, this complex is programmable, so it can be programmed to recognize particular DNA sequences,
Video examples
The Reality Behind...
I want to find out why reptiles are such a popular pet choice. Does social media paint the full picture of what it's like to own one? What impact has being kept as a pet have on them? This lady, that was not a reptile specialist. She just used scissors on his eyes. He is now blind. And what happens if it goes wrong?
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
or sorry a cereal box is actually really because it's right side and so what you're gonna do is you're increase your box yes you need a screwdriver foil is helpful and a pair of scissors and also some white paper because I think this is the important part so you'll trace the bottom of the cereal
Video examples
Learning from past...
father had died and his political career in the state legislature was on a downward slide he was so depressed that friends worried he was suicidal they took all knives and razors and scissors from his room and his great friend speed went to his side and said Lincoln you
Video examples
JR: Can Art Change the...
So every hour we're going to stop this whole project and make sure there's not one scissors missing, one brush, one, you know, bucket, anything." So we went through the process, and I had planned two to three days to paste the whole thing. Those guys were so motivated,
Video examples
Drone First Aid PIPE...
light enough to be drone lifted we've got to pair all this down to have a kit that weighs about five ounces so normal first aid you have to include things like gloves scissors gauze bandage but they'll seem to the suture kit how much does that weight it weighs tomorrow
Video examples
The Brain Science (and...
and they would play with my hair more and talk to me about different hairstyles and haircuts I could get. And I even enjoyed the gentle sound of the scissors -- snip, snip, snip -- right next to my ears. I enjoyed it so much and I was so deeply relaxed
Video examples
Colin Grant: The son of...
but when my parents separated, my mother excised him from all aspects of our lives. She took a pair of scissors and cut him out of every photograph, and for years, I told myself the truth of this photograph was that you are alone, you are unsupported.
Video examples
Almudena Toral:...
Adayanci was sent to a shelter and two foster families while her dad was deported. In her despair, she took a pair of scissors and cut her own hair as a form of protest. A psychologist diagnosed her with acute stress,
Video examples
This Indigenous Practice...
right up there with running with scissors yeah don't row with scissors and don't play with matches but i would definitely say um my karook norak friends would say otherwise to be clear keely isn't encouraging kids
Video examples
How CRISPR lets us edit...
like a pair of scissors that can cut DNA -- it makes a double-stranded break in the DNA helix. And importantly, this complex is programmable, so it can be programmed to recognize particular DNA sequences,
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Kerry King
American Musician
Check bags are fun. I just make sure there won't be anything illegal in my check bag which is forbidden at a cabin of a plane. Just leaving things like scissors and such out of my carry-on things in order to avoid troubles with some certain airline, y'know.
Quote examples
Zac Posen
American Designer
When you make and drape clothing, the scissors are your tool. What can I say about them? They're my babies. And you have to take care of them correctly. You have to have them sharpened, and you can't use them for any other material.
Quote examples
Katee Sackhoff
American Actress
Everyone freaks out because my character is the only one who has shorts on the Galactica. Well, that is because I went and grabbed a pair of pants and scissors and cut them off and gave her shorts.
Quote examples
Jeff Foxworthy
American Comedian
For the first time ever I was taking the family on the road. We stayed with my in-laws, which on life's list of experiences ranks right below sitting in a tub full of scissors.
Quote examples
Jean Patou
French Designer
I wouldn't know how to design. I couldn't even if I wanted to, for I can't draw, and a pair of scissors in my hands becomes a dangerous weapon.
Quote examples
Emily Weiss
American Businesswoman
When you own a pair of haircutting scissors, you cut your own hair constantly.
Quote examples
Giambattista Valli
Italian Designer
I want a woman to feel the cut of the scissors in the clothes.
Quote examples
Azzedine Alaia
Tunisian Designer
Karl Lagerfeld never touched a pair of scissors in his life.
Quote examples
Truman Capote
American Novelist
I believe more in the scissors than I do in the pencil.
Quote examples
Allan Dwan
Canadian Director
I often shoot with scissors in my eyes.
Quote examples
Kerry King
American Musician
Check bags are fun. I just make sure there won't be anything illegal in my check bag which is forbidden at a cabin of a plane. Just leaving things like scissors and such out of my carry-on things in order to avoid troubles with some certain airline, y'know.
Quote examples
Zac Posen
American Designer
When you make and drape clothing, the scissors are your tool. What can I say about them? They're my babies. And you have to take care of them correctly. You have to have them sharpened, and you can't use them for any other material.
Quote examples
Katee Sackhoff
American Actress
Everyone freaks out because my character is the only one who has shorts on the Galactica. Well, that is because I went and grabbed a pair of pants and scissors and cut them off and gave her shorts.
Quote examples
Jeff Foxworthy
American Comedian
For the first time ever I was taking the family on the road. We stayed with my in-laws, which on life's list of experiences ranks right below sitting in a tub full of scissors.
Quote examples
Jean Patou
French Designer
I wouldn't know how to design. I couldn't even if I wanted to, for I can't draw, and a pair of scissors in my hands becomes a dangerous weapon.
Quote examples
Emily Weiss
American Businesswoman
When you own a pair of haircutting scissors, you cut your own hair constantly.
Quote examples
Giambattista Valli
Italian Designer
I want a woman to feel the cut of the scissors in the clothes.
Quote examples
Azzedine Alaia
Tunisian Designer
Karl Lagerfeld never touched a pair of scissors in his life.
Quote examples
Truman Capote
American Novelist
I believe more in the scissors than I do in the pencil.
Quote examples
Allan Dwan
Canadian Director
I often shoot with scissors in my eyes.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension