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scissors
Instrument with two movable overlapping shanks having sharp inside edges; they are used for trimming and cutting.
handle
End of the shank of the scissors where the fingers are placed to move the blades.
pivot
Hinge pin enabling the blades to open and close.
edge
Tapered edge of the blade designed for cutting.
blade
Each of the sharp tapered sections of the two shanks that cut fabric.
shank
Each of the elongated parts that are moved to open and close the blades.
pinking shears
Scissors with a toothed blade used to give a zigzag finish.