tijera

Definitions of tijera
  1. noun
    an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
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    clíper
    scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural)
    esquilador, esquiladora, tijeras
    large scissors with strong blades
    despabiladeras, tenacillas
    scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candlewick
    clíper
    shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural)
    podadera
    shears with strong blades used for light pruning of woody plants
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