Scissors and Shear

Scissors

Scissors noun - An edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades.
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Shear and scissors are semantically related in blade topic. In some cases you can use "Shear" instead a noun "Scissors".

Shear

Shear noun - A large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it.
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Scissors and shear are semantically related in blade topic. You can use "Scissors" instead a noun "Shear".

Nearby Words: sheared, shearing
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