scissors

n. an exercise where you move your legs past each other like the blades of scissors.

n. a physical exercise or movement, typically performed lying down, involving the rhythmic crossing of the legs to engage the abdominal muscles.

“The trainer told us to do twenty scissors to strengthen our core muscles.”

“To conclude the abdominal circuit, the athlete performed a series of controlled scissors, ensuring her lower back remained pressed firmly against the mat.”

n. a defensive move in air combat where a pilot turns back and forth to make an attacker fly past them.

n. a series of short, sharp turns used in dogfighting to reduce forward speed and force an attacking aircraft to overshoot the defender's position.

“The pilot used the scissors to get behind the enemy plane.”

“The flight lead successfully executed a rolling scissors, bleeding off enough airspeed to force the interceptor into a vulnerable position ahead of his nose.”

Technical

n. a hand shape in a game that represents the cutting tool.

n. a hand gesture in the game of rock-paper-scissors, formed by extending the index and middle fingers in a V-shape.

“I chose scissors, but my brother won the game by choosing rock.”

“In a surprising final round, both competitors threw scissors simultaneously, resulting in a draw that necessitated a tie-breaking match.”