scissor

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de cortar ou aparar algo com tesoura, ou um movimento que lembra o funcionamento de uma tesoura.

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 com tesoura

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

   Sinônimosclipcutshearsniptrim

2. Move in a crossing motionB2formal

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

   Mover-se em cruz

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

   Sinônimoscrisscrosscrossinterlaceintersectintertwineweave