"Scissor" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Scissor" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Scissor" Meaning

A scissor is a small handheld tool used to cut various objects by bringing two metal blades together. It is a tool commonly used for cutting paper, hair, and thin metal sheets.

"Scissor" Examples

Usage Examples for "Scissor"


1. Damage caused by scissors

She lost a finger when she accidentally got it caught in an old pair of scissors.

2. Tool for cutting hair

He visited the barbershop for a haircut. The barber used sharp scissors to make the cuts uniform.

3. Shape resembling scissors

The building with the unique scissor-like design had caused a lot of commotion in the architectural community.

4. Type of rock formation

The contrast between the sharp edges of the scissors-shaped rock and the smooth terrain below was striking.

5. Device to cut paper or fabric

The quilters used a scissor-quality blade to carefully cut out intricate patterns and designs.

"Scissor" Similar Words

Scirrhus

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A scirrhus is a type of inflammatory or necrotic change in the body's connective tissue, often serving as a portal for the beginning of cancer spread. It can also refer to a chronic inflammatory reaction in the cartilage that covers the head of the bone, forming a fluctuating, sometimes fluctuant mass.

Sciscitation

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There is no word "sciscitation" in English language dictionaries. It is possible that it's a made-up or non-existent word.

Scise

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"Scise" is not a word in the English language. It's possible that it's a misspelling of the word "science" or "slice."

Scissible

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Capable of being cut; cuttable.

Scissile

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Divided or separable into parts, typically with a smooth or neat edge.

Scission

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Scissiparity

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The word "scissiparity" is a rare or obsolete term that refers to the state of being capable of reproduction by division, typically of a cell or organism. It is also sometimes used to describe the process of fission, or the ability of an organism to split into multiple parts.<br><br>In a simpler sense, scissiparity can also relate to the ability to split or separate into distinct parts, often in a way that is sudden or sudden.<br><br>The term is derived from the Latin words "scissus," meaning "cut," and the suffix "-parity," related to similarity or division.

Scissiparous

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Scissored

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Adjourned early; cut off or interrupted suddenly; stopped.

Scissoring

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Scissors-like action of holding and rubbing hands together, often used to cuddle or show affection between people, typically in the LGBTQ+ community.

Scissors

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A pair of scissors are a small handheld tool used for cutting various materials, typically consisting of two parallel jaws connected by a pivot.

Scissure

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A shallow cleft or groove in a surface, especially in a rock.

Scitamineae

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The Scitamineae is a subfamily of grasses in the family Poaceae, commonly known as sugar cane family, which includes sugarcane and bamboo.

Scitamineous

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Scintillous (or Scitamineous) is not a commonly used word in modern English. However, I found a variant "Scintillating" which is an adjective that means sparking with many small flashes of light, often used to describe something that is lively, animated, or radiant.<br><br>However, "Scitamineous" seems to share similarities with "Scitamine", which is a plant genus name. The correct term might be "Scitamine". As for the word "Scitamine", it's used to describe various species of plants in the family Commelinaceae, which include plants that produce seed pods with scintillating or sparkling hair.<br><br>It's worth noting that I couldn't find any widely accepted or common usage of the word "Scitamineous" in the English language, and it may be a variant, misspelling or a word that has not been widely adopted.<br><br>However, the most likely intended word is Scintillating.

Scituate

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Situated in a picturesque coastal setting, usually with fine views of the ocean or other large body of water.

Sciurid

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The word "sciurid" refers to a member of the squirrel family (Sciuridae). This family includes about 200 species of rodents that are primarily arboreal and well-known for their agility, bushy tails, and characteristic distinction between three front teeth, giving the top front teeth a projecting "diastema".