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scissors

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/ˈsɪz.ərz/ · scis-sors

A tool used for cutting materials such as paper and cloth, consisting of two blades that pivot on a sharp point.

Meanings

nounformal

A tool used for cutting materials such as paper and cloth, consisting of two blades that pivot on a sharp point.

ایسا آلہ جو کاغذ، کپڑے وغیرہ کو کاٹنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے، جو دو تیز دھاریں ہوتی ہیں جو ایک نقطہ پر جھولتے ہیں۔

قینچیاں

qainchiyan

Synonyms

cutting toolshearstrimmersکاٹنے کا آلہچھریترمری

Antonyms

tapebondfastenerچپکنے والی چیزبندھنے والاتھوڑا

Common Collocations

  • sharp scissors
  • safety scissors
  • fabric scissors

Example Sentences

I need a pair of scissors to cut this paper.

مجھے یہ کاغذ کاٹنے کے لیے ایک جوڑا قینچیوں کی ضرورت ہے۔

Mujhe yeh kaaghaz kaatne ke liye ek jora qainchiyon ki zaroorat hai.

The children used safety scissors for their art project.

بچوں نے اپنے فن کے پروجیکٹ کے لیے حفاظتی قینچیاں استعمال کیں۔

Bachon ne apne fan ke project ke liye hifazati qainchiyan istemal ki.

These scissors are very sharp and can cut through fabric easily.

یہ قینچیاں بہت تیز ہیں اور کپڑے کو آسانی سے کاٹ سکتی ہیں۔

Yeh qainchiyan bohot tez hain aur kapray ko aasani se kaat sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

shears:Shears are larger cutting tools typically used for cutting cloth or hair, whereas scissors are smaller and used for finer cutting tasks.

Word Family

scissor
verbقینچی کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of two blades 'scissoring' together to remember scissors.

Imagine a pair of scissors cutting through a sheet of paper.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "caesa" — to cut

First known use: 14th century

The word 'scissors' has its origins in the Latin word 'caesa', which means to cut. The term evolved through Middle English and was standardized in form by the late Middle Ages.