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 /ʃɪəz/

Noun

very large scissors:

Example:
gardening/dressmaking shears

Plural Noun

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

Example:
kitchen shears