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scissors

scissors

Meaning of scissors

cutting tool

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British English/ˈsɪzəz/
American English/ˈsɪzɚz/
Russian transcription[ˈnoʐnʲɪtsɨ]
scissors
scissors - ножницы
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scissors with Russian translation

scissors usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Осторожно пользуйся ножницами, когда вырезаешь плакат.

Use the scissors carefully when you cut the poster.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Ножницы в шкафчике для творчества острые и чистые.

The scissors in the art cupboard are sharp and clean.

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scissors belongs to the topic "Study Supplies". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

scissorsножницы
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

scissors synonyms

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What's the difference between scissors / shears / tailor's shears / pinking shears

🇬🇧English
scissors

The general, neutral term for a cutting tool with two blades.

A1Very Often

I need a pair of scissors to cut the paper.

Мне нужны ножницы, чтобы разрезать бумагу.

S
🇬🇧English
shears

Often refers to larger, heavier cutting tools (garden or heavy-duty); still a form of scissors.

A2Often

She used garden shears to trim the hedge.

Она использовала садовые ножницы, чтобы подстричь живую изгородь.

T
🇬🇧English
tailor's shears

Specialised, heavy scissors designed for cutting fabric in tailoring.

B1Rarely

The tailor used his tailor's shears to cut the dress pattern.

Портной использовал портновские ножницы, чтобы вырезать выкройку платья.

P
🇬🇧English
pinking shears

Specialised scissors with serrated (zigzag) blades used to cut fabric and prevent fraying.

B1Rarely

She used pinking shears to finish the fabric edge.

Она использовала пиковые ножницы, чтобы обработать край ткани.

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How to pronounce scissors and what this word means

scissors translation: ножницы. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce scissors

/ˈsɪzəz/

scissors translation

ножницы

scissors examples

Use the scissors carefully when you cut the poster.

scissors transcription

/ˈsɪzəz/, /ˈsɪzɚz/

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scissors meaning: what does it mean?

cutting tool

scissors pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

scissors is pronounced as /ˈsɪzəz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

scissors definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Use the scissors carefully when you cut the poster. Translation: Осторожно пользуйся ножницами, когда вырезаешь плакат.

Is scissors part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

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Is scissors part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, scissors (ножницы) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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