| 单词 | scissors |
| 释义 | scissors /siz"euhrz/, n. 1. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) a cutting instrument for paper, cloth, etc., consisting of two blades, each having a ring-shaped handle, that are so pivoted together that their sharp edges work one against the other (often used with pair of). 2. (used with a sing. v.) Gymnastics. any of several feats in which the legs execute a scissorlike motion. 3. (used with a sing. v.) Wrestling. a hold secured by clasping the legs around the body or head of the opponent. [1350-1400; ME cisoures, sisoures < MF cisoires < ML *cisoria, pl. of LL cisorium cutting tool (see CHISEL); current sp. by association with L scindere to cut (ptp. scissus), ML scissor tailor] |
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