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shears

UK/ʃɪə(ɹ)z/ US/ʃɪɹz/ uncommon

noun

1.

(usually plural) large scissors with strong blades

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  • garden shears
  • guillotine shears
  • knight of the shears
  • lever shears
  • pair of shears
  • pinking shears
  • pruning shears
  • purchase shears

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