shears
shears, any of numerous large or large-bladed scissors, usually designed for cutting specific materials. See scissors.
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Article Title:
shears
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
14 August 2008
Access Date:
November 14, 2026