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scissor

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/ˈsɪzər/ · scis-sor

A tool used for cutting various materials, consisting of two bladed arms that are pivoted together.

Meanings

nounformal

A tool used for cutting various materials, consisting of two bladed arms that are pivoted together.

ایک آلہ جو مختلف مادوں کو کاٹنے کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے، جس میں دو تلواریں ہوتی ہیں جو ایک دوسرے کے درمیان گھومتی ہیں۔

قینچی

qainchi

Synonyms

cuttershearssnipperکٹنے والاقصابقینچی

Common Collocations

  • paper scissors
  • child's scissors
  • fabric scissors

Example Sentences

I used the scissors to cut the paper.

میں نے کاغذ کاٹنے کے لیے قینچی استعمال کی۔

Main ne kaghaz kaatne ke liye qainchi istemal ki.

She cut the fabric with a pair of sharp scissors.

اس نے ایک جوڑی تیز قینچی سے کپڑا کاٹا۔

Us ne aik jodi teez qainchi se kapra kaata.

Don't forget to bring your scissors to school.

اسکول میں قینچی لے جانا مت بھولنا۔

School mein qainchi le jana mat bhoolna.

Easily Confused With

scissor (noun):Singular form refers to one cutting instrument, while 'scissors' refers to the tool as a whole.

Word Family

scissors
nounقینچی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'scissor' as a 'cut-ing' tool.

Visualize a pair of scissors cutting through a piece of paper.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "cisoria" — cutting

First known use: Middle English (circa 14th century)

The term 'scissor' has evolved from the Latin 'cisoria', which referred to a cutting instrument. Over time, it became associated with the common cutting tool we use today.