scissorlike
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of scissorlike
First recorded in 1865–70; scissor(s) + -like
Example Sentences
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Peele has also pointed out that rabbit ears are scissorlike.
From Slate ● Mar. 21, 2019
The researchers designed bits of genetic material that directed the scissorlike Cas9 protein to cut out 35 of the 45 alpha-gliadin genes.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 23, 2017
Some of Lorena's supporters embellished the V-for- victory sign with a scissorlike motion of their fingers.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Hirst," said Hewet, pointing at the scissorlike shadow; he then rolled round to look up at them.
From The Voyage Out by Woolf, Virginia
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