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 scissors scissors /ˈsɪzɝz/

noun

  1. A gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move  ( scissors )
    a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move
  2. A wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponent's body or head and put your feet together and squeeze  ( scissor grip , scissor hold , scissors , scissors grip , scissors hold )
    A wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponent's body or head and put your feet together and squeeze
  3. An edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades  ( pair of scissors , scissors )
    an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
      The hairdresser used sharp scissors to cut her client's hair
    The hairdresser used sharp scissors to cut her client's hair


 Hellman Hellman /ˈhɛlmən/

noun

  1. United States playwright; her plays were often indictments of injustice (1905-1984)  ( Hellman , Lillian Hellman )
    United States playwright; her plays were often indictments of injustice (1905-1984)


 mouth-to-mouth resuscitation mouth-to-mouth resuscitation /ˈmaʊθ tuː ˈmaʊθ ˌrɪsəsɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

  1. An emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen  ( cardiac resuscitation , cardiopulmonary resuscitation , CPR , kiss of life , mouth-to-mouth resuscitation , mouth-to-mouth )
    an emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen


 Decius Decius /ˈdiːsiəs/

noun

  1. Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251)  ( Decius )
    Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251)
      Decius's reign was marked by challenges and persecution.
    Decius's reign was marked by challenges and persecution.


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