American English
/ˈsɪ.zɚd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: scissor
to cut something with a two-bladed hand tool
Practice out loudto cut something with a two-bladed hand tool
The costume designer scissored the fabric into long strips.
She scissored along the marked line.
scissor + something into + strips/shapes
scissor along + a line/edge
to move two legs or arms apart and together like the blades of scissors
The swimmer scissored his legs to stay afloat.
The gymnast scissored her legs during the jump.
scissor + one's legs
scissor + one's legs + apart and together
a kick made by crossing and opening the legs in the air
He scored with a scissor kick.
a work platform that rises on crossed supports
The workers used a scissor lift.
The tool is usually called scissors, even when you mean one tool. Say “a pair of scissors,” not “a scissor.”