Word: SCISSORS
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Definition of SCISSORS
- One blade on a pair of scissors.
- Scissors.
- (noun adjunct) Used in certain noun phrases to denote a thing resembling the action of scissors, as scissor kick, scissor hold (wrestling), scissor jack.
- To cut using, or as if using, scissors.
- To excise or expunge something from a text.
"The erroneous testimony was scissored from the record."
- To reproduce (text) as an excerpt, copy.
- (usually construed as plural) A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed.
"Scissors are used to cut the flowers."
- An attacking move conducted by two players; the player without the ball runs from one side of the ball carrier, behind the ball carrier, and receives a pass from the ball carrier on the other side.
"They executed a perfect scissors."
- A method of skating with one foot significantly in front of the other.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "scissors" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "scissors" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCISSORS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SCISSORS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SCISSORS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SCISSORS:
- # the scissors effect
- # master of scissors
- # playing with scissors
- # in terms of scissors
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