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scis·sors

scissors

 
 
pronunciation:
sI zrz
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part of speech: noun
definition: Scissors are a tool used for cutting. Scissors have two blades that are joined together. They also have two places for your fingers to go so that you can hold the tool as you cut.
Dominic's mother cut his hair with a pair of scissors.Nicole cut out a circle from a piece of paper with scissors.
 
derivation: scissorlike (adj.)
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