scissor
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To excise or expunge something from a text.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sizerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɪzɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Cut with or as if with scissors
transitiveintransitive
To move something like a pair of scissors, especially the legs.
transitive
To excise or expunge something from a text.
noun
noun adjunct
Used in certain noun phrases to denote a thing resembling the action of scissors, as scissor kick, scissor hold (wrestling), scissor jack.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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Inflected forms
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An edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades.
Compound terms
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A wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze.
A wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze.
A kick used in the sidestroke.
An edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades.
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