shears

Noun
  1. Large scissors with strong blades (synset 104193891)
    domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
    is a type of: pair of scissors, scissors - an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
    subtypes:
    • clipper - shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural)
    • pruning shears - shears with strong blades used for light pruning of woody plants
    • snips, tinsnips - (plural) hand shears for cutting sheet metal
    • thinning shears - shears with one serrate blade; used for thinning hair

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