scissorlike en · ADJ
Etymology
From scissor + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling or characteristic of scissors.
You simply put a cherry in the little cup at one end of the scissorlike device and then close it with one swift action.
1983 June 7, Pierre Franey, “KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; FOR PITTING CHERRIES”, in The New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most scissorlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| scissor-like | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more scissorlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |