scissor

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de cortar o recortar algo con tijeras, o de realizar un movimiento similar al de unas tijeras.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting or clipping something with scissors, or moving in a scissor-like motion.

1. Cut with scissorsB1informal

   To cut something using scissors or a similar cutting motion.

   cortar con tijeras

   • She scissored the paper into small pieces.
   • He scissored the ribbon to open the ceremony.
   • The tailor scissored the fabric carefully.

   Sinónimosclipcutshearsniptrim

2. Move in a crossing motionB2formal

   To move or cause to move in a way that resembles the opening and closing of scissors.

   Moverse en forma de tijera

   • The dancer scissored her legs in the air.
   • The gymnast scissored his arms during the routine.
   • The blades scissored together with a sharp sound.

   Sinónimoscrisscrosscrossinterlaceintersectintertwineweave