scissors
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A hand tool with two blades joined at a pivot, used for cutting paper or fabric.
Usage notes
Scissors is always plural in English, you say the scissors are, not the scissors is.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He used _____ to cut out the shapes."
Answer: scissors
In your own words, what does "scissors" mean?
A hand tool with two blades joined at a pivot, used for cutting paper or fabric.
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