scissors

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈsɪzəz/, SAMPA: /"sIz@z/
• (US) enPR: sĭzʹərz, IPA: /ˈsɪzɚz/, SAMPA: /"sIz@`z/

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Noun

Singular scissor

Plural scissors

Tilo almakashi

Jam'i almakasai or almakasa

A pair of scissors

1. (countable); (usually plural) A pair of scissors is a tool for cutting, with two parts like two knives that move. Scissors are usually used for cutting paper. <> wuƙaƙe biyu iri guda ɗai-ɗai, akwai makama ga kowanne, suna haɗe da juna a ɗaure sako-sako da ƙusa ko wani ƙarfe; ana amfani da shi wajen yankan abubuwa kamar ƙyalle, takarda, fata, ko roba da sauransu.