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English noun: scissors

1. scissors (artifact) an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades


Synonymspair of scissors


Broader (hypernym)compound lever, edge tool


Narrower (hyponym)clipper, shears, snuffers


Part holonymblade


Domain usageplural, plural form

2. scissors (act) a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze


Synonymsscissor grip, scissor hold, scissors grip, scissors hold


Broader (hypernym)wrestling hold

3. scissors (act) a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move


Broader (hypernym)gymnastic exercise









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