scissors - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for scissors ?

Here are the synonyms for scissors , a list of similar words for scissors from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move

Synonyms

• scissors

More generic

• gymnastic exercise

Noun

a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze

Synonyms

• scissor grip
• scissor hold
• scissors
• scissors grip
• scissors hold

More generic

• wrestling hold

Noun

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

Synonyms

• pair of scissors
• scissors

More generic

• compound lever
• edge tool

More specific

• clipper
• shears
• snuffers

Related

• blade

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