Scissors
Scissors
Scissors (/ˈsɪzərz/, also US: /ˈsɪsərz/) are a hand-operated shearing tool. They consist of a pair of metal blades pivoted so that the sharpened edges slide against each other when the handles (bows) opposite to the pivot are closed.
Etymology
The word "scissors" is derived from the Old Norse "scissr", which means "to cut". It is related to the Middle English "scissure", meaning "a cutting".
History
Scissors were invented thousands of years ago (around 1500 BC) in ancient Egypt. The earliest known scissors appeared in Mesopotamia 3,000 to 4,000 years ago. These were of the 'spring scissor' type comprising two bronze blades connected at the handles by a thin, flexible strip of curved bronze which served to hold the blades in alignment, to allow them to be squeezed together, and to pull them apart when released.
Types of Scissors
There are many different types of scissors, including:
- Sewing Scissors: These are used for cutting fabric in sewing.
- Hair-cutting Scissors: These are used by hairdressers to cut hair.
- Surgical Scissors: These are used by surgeons for cutting tissue during surgery.
- Kitchen Scissors: These are used for cutting food items in the kitchen.
- Garden Scissors: These are used for pruning plants in the garden.
Related Terms
- Shears: A type of scissors that are typically larger than regular scissors and used for cutting things like branches or heavy cloth.
- Snips: A tool similar to scissors used for cutting sheet metal and other tough webs.
- Pinking Shears: A type of scissors that have a serrated edge, used to cut a zigzag pattern in fabric to prevent it from fraying.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scissors
- Wikipedia's article - Scissors
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