plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: a cutting instrument having two blades whose cutting edges slide past each other
2
a
: a gymnastic feat in which the leg movements suggest the opening and closing of scissors
b
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When veneering over the miter joints at the upper corners of the bookcase, trim the veneer to 45 degrees with scissors.
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Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 Jan. 2023
Just note that, as with other jute options, shedding is normal: make sure to trim any loose fibers with scissors, and keep the rug (and the area under it) clean by vacuuming on a regular basis.
—Lily Sperry, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2022
Colored leathers and threads on spools line the walls, and each work station has a small bag with the scissors, paint brushes, sewing kits and detailing tools the artisans use.
—Dallas News, 14 Oct. 2022
Cut bacon slices into 1-inch pieces (easiest with scissors).
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2022
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Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 Jan. 2023
Just note that, as with other jute options, shedding is normal: make sure to trim any loose fibers with scissors, and keep the rug (and the area under it) clean by vacuuming on a regular basis.
—Lily Sperry, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2022
Colored leathers and threads on spools line the walls, and each work station has a small bag with the scissors, paint brushes, sewing kits and detailing tools the artisans use.
—Dallas News, 14 Oct. 2022
Cut bacon slices into 1-inch pieces (easiest with scissors).
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2022
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“Scissors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scissors. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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scissors
singular or plural noun
scis·sors
ˈsiz-ərz 
1
: a cutting instrument having two blades whose cutting edges slide past each other
2
: a gymnastic feat in which the leg movements suggest the opening and closing of scissors
Medical Definition
scissors
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
scis·sors
ˈsiz-ərz
: a cutting instrument having two blades whose cutting edges slide past each other
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