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Scissors

/sˈɪzərz/
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(noun) 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.

There is a pair of scissors on the desk.
Can I borrow your scissors?
CEFR Practice Quiz
She used a pair of sharp ____ to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony.

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