scissors

ˈsɪz.ərz
Can also be a form of:
scissors: tool with two blades for cutting
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Translation of scissors into German

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Noun, plural

1.

tools

tool with two blades for cutting
  • She used scissors to cut the paper.Sie benutzte eine Schere, um das Papier zu schneiden.
2.

game

Rare
hand gesture in rock-paper-scissors
Rare
  • She chose scissors and won the round.Sie wählte Schere und gewann die Runde.
3.

rugby

TECH.UK
attacking move in rugby
TECH.UK
Schere fScherenbewegung Scherenangriff
  • They performed a scissors to break the defense.Sie führten eine Schere aus, um die Verteidigung zu durchbrechen.
4.

sports

TECH.
skating method with one foot forward
TECH.
Scherenbewegung Scheren-Technik Scherenschritt
  • He practiced scissors to improve his speed.Er übte die Scherenbewegung, um seine Geschwindigkeit zu verbessern.
5.

grappling move

TECH.
wrestling hold using the legs
TECH.
Beinschere Scherengriff Schere f
  • He applied a scissors to immobilize his opponent.Er setzte eine Beinschere ein, um seinen Gegner zu immobilisieren.
6.

aviation

TECH.
defensive maneuver in dogfighting
TECH.
Scheren nScherenmanöver Abwehrscheren
  • The pilot executed scissors to evade the enemy.Der Pilot führte Scheren aus, um dem Feind auszuweichen.
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Expressions with scissors: examples in English and translations in German

Schere, Stein, Papier
We played paper scissors stone to decide who goes first.
leichtsinnig handeln
unüberlegt handeln
He tends to run with scissors when making decisions.
Nagelschere
She used nail scissors to trim her nails.
Schere
She used a pair of scissors to cut the paper.
Schere Stein Papier
They decided the winner by playing rock paper scissors.
Kinderschere
Safety scissors are best for young children in art class.

Images of scissors

  • scissors: tool with two blades for cutting
    (tools) Schere
  • scissors: hand gesture in rock-paper-scissors
    (game) Schere

Synonyms and analogies of scissors in English

Examples of scissors in a sentence

  • Children should be careful when using scissors.
  • He threw scissors, but it was a tie.
  • In the final match, he picked scissors confidently.
  • The team executed a scissors to confuse their opponents.
  • A quick scissors opened up space for the winger.
  • She used scissors to navigate the icy path.
scissor
ˈsɪzə
Noun
1.

hand gadget

US
cutting instrument with two blades
US
  • She used a sharp scissor to cut the fabric..Sie benutzte eine scharfe Schere, um den Stoff zu schneiden
2.

tool component

Rare
one blade of a pair of scissors
Rare
Scherenklinge Scherenblatt
  • He sharpened the scissor to cut better.Er schärfte die Scherenklinge, um besser zu schneiden.
Verb
1.

cutting

tr.
cut with or as if with scissors
tr.
  • She scissored the paper into small pieces.Sie schnitt das Papier in kleine Stücke.
2.

text editing

tr.
remove something from a text
tr.
  • The editor scissored out the unnecessary paragraphs.Der Redakteur strich die unnötigen Absätze heraus.

Expressions with scissor: examples in English and translations in German

Scherengriff
She used a scissor grip to hold the paper.
Scherengriff
The deal was in a scissor hold between two companies.
schwalbenschwanzartig
The scissor-tailed flycatcher is easily recognized by its tail.
Scherenschlag
He scored with a perfect scissor kick.
Scheren-Tür
Flügeltür
The sports car featured sleek scissor doors.

Translations of "scissors" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieScherenf.

Those keen scissors cut through paper as if it were air.

Diese scharfe Schere schnitt durch Papier, als wäre es Luft.

She nicked the label off the bottle with a pair of scissors.

Sie entfernte vorsichtig das Etikett von der Flasche mit einer Schere.

dasScherennn.

The sewing kit was neatly packed with scissors, pins, and fabric.

Das Nähzeug war ordentlich mit Scheren, Nadeln und Stoff gepackt.

I always keep extra scissors in the supply closet for urgent projects.

Ich halte immer extra Scheren im Materialschrank für dringende Projekte bereit.

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scissors: Examples and translations in context

She proudly held the scissors during the ribbon cutting at her bakery.

Während der Eröffnung ihrer Bäckerei hielt sie stolz die Schere.

She gave a quick snip to the flower stem with the scissors.

Sie machte einen schnellen Schnitt mit der Schere am Blumenstiel.

The sharp nipping sound of scissors echoed through the quiet room.

Das schneidende Geräusch der Schere hallte durch den stillen Raum.

She used scissors to chop off the ribbon from the gift box.

Sie schnitt mit einer Schere das Band von der Geschenkbox ab.

He used sharp scissors to quickly snip off the corner of the envelope.

Mit einer scharfen Schere schnippte er schnell die Ecke des Umschlags ab.

As a right-handed person, she finds it easier to use scissors.

Als Rechtshänderin fällt es ihr leichter, die Schere zu benutzen.

He struggled to open the blister pack of vitamins without using scissors.

Er hatte Schwierigkeiten, die Blisterpackung der Vitamine ohne Schere zu öffnen.

Keep the scissors within arm's reach while crafting to avoid getting up constantly.

Halte die Schere beim Basteln in Reichweite, um nicht ständig aufstehen zu müssen.

See also:

nail scissorsrock paper scissorsscissors kickflat scissors
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