use scissors
Frequency: 8.218.4 per million words
To employ scissors for a task.
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- Don't use these scissors to cut paper or cardboard.
- Can I use your scissors to open this package?
- She carefully used the scissors to snip the loose thread.
- Always be careful when you use scissors, especially around children.
- The surgeon will use specialized scissors for the delicate procedure.
- For crafts, it's best to use sharp scissors for clean cuts.
- He learned how to use scissors at a very young age.
- We need to use a different pair of scissors for fabric.
- Are you sure you know how to use these scissors safely?
- If you use scissors frequently, invest in a good quality pair.