šķēres

== Latvian == === Etymology === Borrowed from Middle Low German schere or from Middle Dutch scheer, both meaning “scissors” (cf. also German Schere). It is first mentioned in 17th-century dictionaries. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): [ʃcɛ̄ːɾɛs] === Noun === šķēres f (5th declension) scissors (tool for cutting, consisting of two interconnected blades facing each other) griezt audumu ar šķērēm ― to cut fabric with scissors drēbnieka šķēres ― tailor's scissors dārznieka šķēres ― gardener's scissors ==== Usage notes ==== Šķēres is most frequent term for “scissors.” Its synonym grieznes is apparently in competition with it. ==== Declension ==== ==== Synonyms ==== (of "shears"): dzirkles grieznes === References ===