thinning scissors

noun

A type of scissors used in hairdressing, having a serrated edge and used to reduce the bulk of a section of hair rather than the length.

Meanings

nounthinning scissors pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyA type of scissors used in hairdressing, having a serrated edge and used to reduce the bulk of a section of hair rather than the length.

Translations

Spanish tijeras de entresacar
  • tijeras de entresacartype of scissors
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