scissors Definition

scissors
plural noun

1. A one-handed cutting device with two long blades pivoted in the middle so the cutting edges close and overlap.
2. Any position or movement similar to that of scissors.
3. gymnastics.
A movement of the legs similar to the opening and closing of scissors.
4. wrestling.
A locking of the legs around the opponent's head or body.
5. A style of high jump where the jump is approached at an angle and the leg nearest the bar leads throughout.

Etymology: 14c: from French cisoires, from Latin cisorium cutting tool, from caedere to cut.