Meaning of the word shears in English

What does shears mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shears

US /ʃɪrz/
UK /ʃɪrz/

Noun

1.

very large scissors:

Example:
gardening/dressmaking shears

Plural Noun

1.

large scissors (= cutting tool), or a similar tool for cutting:

Example:
kitchen shears
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