Definition of "scissors"
Kid-friendly meaning of scissors, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "scissors" mean?
scissors (noun) — a tool with two sharp blades for cutting paper or cloth.
Example sentences using "scissors"
Grade K–2
Cut with the scissors.
Grade 3–5
She used her safety scissors to cut neat shapes out of the colored construction paper.
Grade 6–8
Left-handed scissors aren't just a marketing gimmick: the blade orientation in regular scissors actually pushes paper away from the cutting edge when used in the opposite hand.
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