scissor

1 of 2

noun

scis·​sor ˈsi-zər How to pronounce scissor (audio)
Synonyms of scissornext
: scissors

scissor

2 of 2

verb

scissored; scissoring ˈsi-zə-riŋ How to pronounce scissor (audio)
ˈsiz-riŋ

transitive verb

: to cut, cut up, or cut off with scissors or shears
scissored the paper into strips

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Most worked at night in houses without electricity and didn’t have basic tools like scissors, let alone access to fabric stores. —Anna Furman, Fortune, 11 May 2024 Then, Maria made Q and Liz play rock, paper, scissors for the final spot. —Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for scissor 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1625, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scissor was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing scissor

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scissor

1 of 2 noun
scis·​sor ˈsiz-ər How to pronounce scissor (audio)
: scissors

scissor

2 of 2 verb
scissored; scissoring -(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce scissor (audio)
: to cut with scissors or shears
scissored the paper into strips

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