Scissor-like

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of scissorlike. alt-of, alternative

    "The 30-inch stainless steel tongs have scissor-like pincers that you operate with one hand while working a shorter, third appendage with the other hand."

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"The 30-inch stainless steel tongs have scissor-like pincers that you operate with one hand while working a shorter, third appendage with the other hand."

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