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scissor

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪzə/
Definition of scissor

verb

  • 1 [with object and adverbial] cut (something) with scissors:pages scissored out of a magazine
  • 2 [with object] move (one’s legs) back and forth in a way resembling the action of scissors:he was still hanging on, scissoring his legs uselessly
  • [no object] (of a person’s legs) move in a way resembling the action of scissors: Frank could see shadowy legs scissoring under the thin skirt as she ran

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from scissors

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Definition of scissor in the US English dictionary
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