The Terminology of Scissors

You may think that an everyday item like scissors would have a simple construction. You might think that the names of the parts of scissors would be quite easy as well, but that is not true. Scissors – especially those meant for use on hair – are quite complex items with their own specific terminology. So, let’s check out the vocabulary of scissors in more detail. The points or tips are the ends of blades. The finger bows are the handles, where the fingers are inserted. Generally, there are two finger bows, one for the thumb and one for the…

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