scissor cut
Shear through paper
A scissor cut is a cut made with scissors rather than a razor, clipper, or other blade.
In hairdressing, scissor cuts create softer, more textured edges than clipper cuts: She asked for a scissor cut to add movement to her layers.
The term distinguishes technique when precision matters.
- snipSmall quick cut
- trimRemove unwanted edges
- shearLateral sliding force
- clipCut or attach
- fabric shearsBlades for cutting cloth
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