"scissorwise" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From scissor + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|scissor|wise}} scissor + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} scissorwise (not comparable)
  1. In the manner of scissors, with two blades (or similar) opening in opposite directions. Tags: not-comparable
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