scissor

[siz-er]

verb (used with object)

1. to cut or clip out with scissors.

2. to eliminate or eradicate from a text; expunge.

   testimony scissored from the record.

verb (used without object)

1. to move one's body or legs like the blades of scissors.

   a gymnast scissoring over the bar.

noun

1. scissors.

scissor

/ ˈsɪzə /

noun

1. (modifier) of or relating to scissors

   a scissor blade

verb

1. to cut (an object) with scissors

Other Word Forms

• unscissored adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scissor¹

First recorded in 1605–15; v. use of singular of scissors

Example Sentences

"Pens, scissors and even tables have been used as weapons."

From BBC

One afternoon, she invited Brink to her home, where the dining table was set with scissors, glue sticks, stacks of magazines and knickknacks.

From Los Angeles Times

Unfortunately, the person used scissors to cut the birds’ wings out of the tacky material intended to trap rodents and pests.

From Los Angeles Times

But I could only use my left when using scissors.

From Los Angeles Times

And like something from a film script, it was McTominay's spectacular scissor kick against Cagliari on the last day of the season that sent Napoli on their way to winning the title.

From BBC

Related Words

• carve 
• divide 
• rip 
• slash 
• slice