pair of scissors

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Sense: Noun: cutting tool

Synonyms:

shears, pinking shears, secateurs, nail scissors, safety scissors, kitchen scissors, sewing scissors, dressmaking scissors, fabric scissors, tailor's scissors

Sense: Noun: wrestling hold

Synonyms:

scissors grip, scissor hold, grip , hold

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