Definition of "scissor" [scis•sor]

• To cut or clip with scissors or shears. (verb-transitive)
• A cutting implement consisting of two blades joined by a swivel pin that allows the cutting edges to be opened and closed. (noun)
• Sports Any of various gymnastic exercises or jumps in which the movement of the legs suggests the opening and closing of scissors. (noun)
• Sports A scissors hold. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "The so-called scissor lifts rented by the university were not supposed to be used in winds above 28 mph, but the weather service had issued a warning the day of Sullivan's death saying winds of 25 mph to 35 mph were expected with gusts of up to 45 mph."
• "Siggy has a small 'hatch' defect called a scissor beak."
• "He further stated that it was good for the "scissor" bridge to remain in place as it gave the"