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scissors

scissors

11 7.9
A wrestling hold where the legs wrap around another person and squeeze
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪz.ərz/
  • Jargon
translation icon : cierre en tijera
  • We are back from the break, and Ryder has Kofi wrapped up in a body scissors.
  • rock, scissors
  • paper, scissors
  • a pair of scissors

But yes, are you putting your penis in between your scissors and you're going like this?

Examples

  • - A beautiful scissors takedown.

  • Young with a body scissors, but Gabriel with a near fall.

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  • Gabriel with a head scissors that sends Young to the floor.

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  • Cara with a kick, and then he uses the ropes for a head scissors.

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  • In the final match, he secured victory with a strong scissors hold that left his opponent unable to escape.

  • She learned the scissors technique from her coach, who showed her how to wrap her legs around her opponent effectively.

  • The wrestler executed a perfect scissors move, demonstrating his skill and control over his opponent.

Synonyms

scissor hold
vsscissors
  • Jargon
1 7.8

A position where someone wraps their legs around an opponent's body or head and presses their feet together to squeeze

wraps legs around opponent and squeezes without mentioning feet pressing
wrestling hold
vsscissors
  • Specialized
1 4.7

A grip or move used to control an opponent in a match

is a specific leg wrap squeeze rather than a general control move
scissors hold
vsscissors
  • Jargon
8.1

A wrestler wraps their legs around someone's body or head and squeezes them with the feet

wraps legs around opponent and squeezes without specifying foot action
scissors grip
vsscissors
  • Jargon
8.4

A hold that wraps the legs around an opponent's body or head and squeezes with the feet

is the same hold but named more generally without extra detail
scissor grip
vsscissors
  • Jargon
8.3

A leg hold that wraps around an opponent and squeezes by locking the feet together

describes the same squeeze but without emphasizing a locking motion

Idioms

8.5

To act in a risky way without thinking about the bad results

Compounds

A tool with two sharp blades you hold to cut paper or cloth

scissors hold
  • Jargon
8.1

A wrestler wraps their legs around someone's body or head and squeezes them with the feet

scissors kick
  • Specialized
4.3

A swimming leg movement that opens and closes the legs to move the body forward in sidestroke

scissors grip
  • Jargon
8.4

A hold that wraps the legs around an opponent's body or head and squeezes with the feet

Surface Forms

scissors singular
scissors plural

Etymology

Scissors in wrestling is named after the cutting tool because a wrestler's legs wrap around an opponent like two blades closing. That's why a scissors hold squeezes and traps someone, just like the action of the tool.