ciseaux

Definitions of ciseaux
  1. noun
    an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
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    types:
    sécateur à haie
    large scissors with strong blades
    cisaille
    shears with strong blades used for light pruning of woody plants
    type of:
    leviers combinés
    a pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum
    outil tranchant
    any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge)
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