scissors meaning

scissors as a noun

1. an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

   Synonyms: pair of scissors

   Type of: edge tool, compound lever

   Kinds: clipper, shears, snuffers

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

   Synonyms: scissors hold, scissor hold, scissor grip, scissors grip

   Type of: wrestling hold

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

   Type of: gymnastic exercise

How to pronounce scissors

scissors is pronounced /ˈsɪzəz/ in British English and /ˈsɪzɚz/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.