pinking shears

noun

, (usually used with a plural verb)

1. shears that have notched blades, for cutting and simultaneously pinking fabric or for finishing garments with a notched, nonfraying edge.

pinking shears

plural noun

1. scissors with a serrated edge on one or both blades, producing a wavy edge to material cut, thus preventing fraying

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinking shears¹

First recorded in 1960–65