flat scissors
flæt ˈsɪzərz
Definition

Definition of flat scissors - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
designTECH.scissors with flat handles for better gripTECH.
  • The flat scissors are easier to hold for long periods.
2.
aviationTECH.dogfighting maneuver turning towards an attackerTECH.
  • The pilot executed a flat scissors to evade the enemy.
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Images of flat scissors

  • flat scissors: scissors with flat handles for better grip
    scissors with flat handles for better grip

Expressions with flat

lie flatv.
rest with the whole body level on a surface
Lie flat on the mat and relax your shoulders.
fall flatv.
fail completely or collapse
The plan to surprise her fell flat.
flat brokeadj.
having no money at all
After paying rent, I'm flat broke until my next paycheck.
flat outadv.
at maximum speed or effort
He was running flat out to catch the bus..
flat on one's backadj.
lying down with back on a surface
He was flat on his back after the fall.
battery is flatexp.
have no electrical power left in a battery
My phone won't turn on because the battery is flat!

Expressions with scissors

paper scissors stonen.
hand game for decision-making or fun
We played paper scissors stone to decide who goes first.
run with scissorsv.
act in a reckless or impulsive way without thinking
He tends to run with scissors when making decisions.
nail scissorsn.
small scissors for cutting fingernails and toenails
She used nail scissors to trim her nails.
pair of scissorsn.
tool with two blades for cutting materials
She used a pair of scissors to cut the paper.
rock paper scissorsn.
hand game for two players
They decided the winner by playing rock paper scissors.
safety scissorsn.
scissors with rounded tips made for children or beginners
Safety scissors are best for young children in art class.
left-handed scissorsn.
scissors made for people who use their left hand
She bought left-handed scissors for her art class.
scissors paper stonen.
hand game for decision-making
We played scissors paper stone to decide who goes first.
scissors holdn.
method to tightly control or restrict something
The new policy acts as a scissors hold on spending.
scissors paper rockn.
hand game for decision-making or fun
We played scissors paper rock to decide who goes first.

Terms related to flat scissors

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
bettercuttingdesignflatgripscissorstoolaerialaviationcombatdogfightengagement

Examples of flat scissors in a sentence

  • She used flat scissors for the intricate paper cutting.
  • He practiced the flat scissors maneuver in the simulator.
  • The flat scissors tactic gave him an advantage in the air battle.

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  1. French:ciseaux plats, évitement à plat, ...
  2. German:flache Scheren, flache Schere, ...
  3. Italian:forbici piatte, manovra flat scissors, ...
  4. Spanish:tijeras planas, maniobra de tijeras planas, ...
  5. Portuguese:tesoura de cabo plano, tesoura plana, ...
  6. Chinese:平柄剪刀, 平剪, ...
  7. Japanese:平らなハンドルのハサミ, フラット・シザーズ, ...
  8. Arabic:مِقَصّ مُسَطَّح, مَناوَرَةُ المِقَصِّ الأُفُقِيِّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִסְפָּרַיִם שְׁטוּחוֹת, תַּמְרוּן סְכִיזִים שָׁטוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:ножницы с плоскими ручками, плоский манёвр, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ножиці з плоскими ручками, плоскі ножиці, ...
  12. Hindi:सपाट हैंडल वाली कैंची, फ्लैट कैंची, ...
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