Synonyms for

Scissor

Verb / ˈsɪzɜ: / Another word for scissor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a cutting instrument with two blades that are pivoted together

Synonyms & similar words

shears clippers cutters snips trimmers razor blade knife chopper guillotine slicer cleaver hatchet machete ax adze billhook pruner lopper secateurs

Example sentences

  1. I need to use a scissor to cut out this picture from the magazine.
  2. My mom keeps the scissor in the kitchen drawer to cut vegetables.
  3. The hairdresser used a scissor to trim my hair.
  4. The construction worker used a scissor to cut the metal wire.
  5. My sister and I fought over the scissor to cut the paper.

Quotes

  • The scissor is a tool of precision and finesse, and it's also the perfect metaphor for the writer's craft.
  • The scissor is a necessary evil.
  • The scissor is an instrument of art and necessity.

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