scissors (n.)

  1. an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

    [ Syn: pair of scissors , pair of scissors ]

  2. a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze

    [ Syn: scissors hold , scissor hold , scissor grip , scissors grip ]

  3. a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move

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