Scissors - translation, pronunciation and examples
scissors
cutting tool
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When to use scissors
eine Schere benutzen
mit der Schere schneiden
scharfe Schere
stumpfe Schere
eine Schere
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The general, neutral term for a cutting tool with two blades.
Often refers to larger, heavier cutting tools (garden or heavy-duty); still a form of scissors.
Specialised, heavy scissors designed for cutting fabric in tailoring.
Specialised scissors with serrated (zigzag) blades used to cut fabric and prevent fraying.
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The general, neutral term for a cutting tool with two blades.
I need a pair of scissors to cut the paper.
Мне нужны ножницы, чтобы разрезать бумагу.
Often refers to larger, heavier cutting tools (garden or heavy-duty); still a form of scissors.
She used garden shears to trim the hedge.
Она использовала садовые ножницы, чтобы подстричь живую изгородь.
Specialised, heavy scissors designed for cutting fabric in tailoring.
The tailor used his tailor's shears to cut the dress pattern.
Портной использовал портновские ножницы, чтобы вырезать выкройку платья.
Specialised scissors with serrated (zigzag) blades used to cut fabric and prevent fraying.
She used pinking shears to finish the fabric edge.
Она использовала пиковые ножницы, чтобы обработать край ткани.
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How to pronounce scissors and what this word means
scissors translation: ножницы. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce scissors
/ˈsɪzəz/
scissors translation
ножницы
scissors examples
Use the scissors carefully when you cut the poster.
scissors transcription
/ˈsɪzəz/, /ˈsɪzɚz/
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scissors meaning: what does it mean?
cutting tool
scissors pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
scissors is pronounced as /ˈsɪzəz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
scissors definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Use the scissors carefully when you cut the poster. Translation: Осторожно пользуйся ножницами, когда вырезаешь плакат.
Is scissors part of Study Supplies vocabulary?
Yes, scissors (ножницы) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is scissors part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, scissors (ножницы) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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