Word Finder - scissors

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One blade on a pair of scissors.

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Scissors.

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(noun adjunct) Used in certain noun phrases to denote a thing resembling the action of scissors, as scissor kick, scissor hold (wrestling), scissor jack.

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To cut using, or as if using, scissors.

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To excise or expunge something from a text.

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The erroneous testimony was scissored from the record.

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To reproduce (text) as an excerpt, copy.

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To move something like a pair of scissors, especially the legs.

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The runner scissored over the hurdles.

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(sex) To engage in scissoring (tribadism), a sexual act in which two women intertwine their legs and rub their vulvas against each other.

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To skate with one foot significantly in front of the other.

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(usually construed as plural) A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed.

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Scissors are used to cut the flowers.

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An attacking move conducted by two players; the player without the ball runs from one side of the ball carrier, behind the ball carrier, and receives a pass from the ball carrier on the other side.

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They executed a perfect scissors.

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A method of skating with one foot significantly in front of the other.

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An exercise in which the legs are switched back and forth, suggesting the motion of scissors.

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A scissors hold.

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(rock paper scissors) A hand with the index and middle fingers open (a handshape resembling scissors), that beats paper and is loses to rock. It beats lizard and loses to Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.

She used scissors to cut off his shirt.

The fractured edge of the bowl is heated, trimmed with scissors and melted so as to be perfectly smooth and even, and the bowl itself receives its final form from the sugar-tongs tool.

Fabric scissors come in all shapes and sizes.

He stepped forward, taking the scissors from her in one hand and one of her wrists in the other.

It is worn on the wedding night only; and it is a rule that no scissors are employed in making it.

The glumes have to be separated and the anthers cut away before the pollen is fully formed, care being taken at the same time not to injure the stigma, and specially not to introduce, on the scissors or otherwise, any pollen except that of the variety desired.

There are four sets of the edging scissors.

A cell best deleted; snipped into sections with safety scissors, then cast upon the four winds.

He was as skinny as a stick, in his early twenties, and his long blond hair hadn't seen scissors since he began his transcontinental trek.

If you do not have sewing skills, take a pair of scissors and cut the skirt into strips or add a jagged hem.

Left with only scissors for hands, Edward must find his place in a strange new suburban world.

Decorative Fiskars scissors are popular with scrapbook fans.

Scissors - sharp scissors are required to cut the wick and shape the wax sheet if necessary.

It comes equipped with a small knife, a file and a tiny pair of scissors.

Use the fancy-edge scissors if you have them.

These edging scissors let kids create their own decorative frames and embellishments for scrapbooking projects.

The patterns on the Kidzor Edger scissors represent kid-friendly designs that are different from the regular line of Fiskars paper edgers.

A number of retailers sell the Fiskars scissors.

Fiskars sells their scissors on their website.

They may also offer some of the decorative edging scissors.

Fiskars scissors enable you to create paper crafts with style and personality.

Create for Less sells both straight-edged Fiskars scissors and decorative paper edging scissors.

The wide range of decorative and straight-edged scissors offered by Fiskars gives you plenty of choice to find the option that best fits your paper crafting needs.

The most recognized product, the original orange-handled scissors, were introduced in 1967.

Orange-handled scissors are a traditional cutting tool used for all types of craft and sewing projects.

In this classic series, there are 27 different types of scissors to choose from.

Classroom tools are intended for both teachers and students and range from rulers, protractors and compasses to blunt edged scissors suitable for young children.

Gone are the days of struggling with a pair of decorative edged scissors when trying to make a designed corner.

Make waves for a patterned paper background by cutting various shades of blue cardstock or watercolor print patterned paper with decorative scissors and layering the strips together.

Use a pair of scissors to cut a slit between every other scallop towards the center, but not all the way to the center.

Tools include punches, scissors, rubber stamps, and die cut machines that can be used an unlimited number of times.

There are options for adding special effects to images, changing the color of your embellishments, or cutting virtual fabric with decorative scissors if you want to get a little more creative with your project.

Trim sheets of coordinating patterned paper with decorative edged scissors, then layer the strips on your page to create a ruffled background.

Scallop and wave scissors work especially well for this technique.

If you don't have a dedicated craft room, you may want to purchase a rolling tote that features paper storage as well as spaces for embellishments, scissors, adhesives, and other necessities.

One of the benefits of using scrapbook paper designed by EK Success is that it works in conjunction with the company's other scrapbook amenities from paper punches and stickers to specialty scissors and albums.

You can use decorative scissors to make beautiful paper strips that will stretch across the length or width of the page.

Use it to hold fabric, stickers, paper, scissors and other materials you are currently using or storing for future use.

You can find everything from specialty papers and stickers to decorative scissors and other tools.

To create one, all you need is a relatively large piece of board (it could even be the side of a large box that you happen to have lying around), some magazines, glue, and a pair of scissors.

The scissors are in your hands to make the highest graded look for your digital client.

If you need to make the noodles shorter, use a pair of kitchen shears or scissors and snip them to the desired length.

Slashing the dress with scissors, throwing paint on the dress or running through smoke (with safety precautions) are common themes for destruction.

If you'd like your cupcake wrappers to have a scalloped edge or another decorative pattern along the top, use special craft scissors to cut along that edge.

If you like the look of cut-outs in your wrappers, you can make them with scissors or an X-Acto knife.

Poke a small scissors through the middle of the shapes, and cut them out.

Besides acting, Brad Pitt has produced numerous films, including Martin Scorsese's The Departed and the adaptation of Running With Scissors.

Scissors or Shears are used for those breeds requiring a stylized trim, such as the Poodle or Miniature Schnauzers.

You can get a clipper that works like a guillotine to cut the nail, or you can get a clipper that looks like a scissors that has a notch on one of the blades for the toenail to sit in.

Each one is easy to maintain at home with minimal grooming supplies including a quality dog clipper with blades, blunt-tipped grooming scissors, gentle dog grooming products, a slicker brush, bristle brush and fine tooth metal comb.