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scissors

Noun

  1. 1

    scissors

    A tool for cutting paper, fabric, hair, etc.

    Korean definition: 종이나 천, 머리카락 등을 자르는 도구.

    • To cut thick fabric, you need big scissors.

    • The scissor blades were so dull that the paper wouldn't cut.

  2. 2

    scissors

    In the scissors-paper-stone game, the act of holding out the index and middle fingers alone; or such a hand.

    Korean definition: 가위바위보에서, 집게손가락과 가운뎃손가락 두 개만 펴서 내미는 동작. 또는 그런 손.

    • I threw scissors and beat him, since he threw paper.

    • My younger sibling threw rock, then saw that I threw paper and quickly switched to scissors.