nounpl: shears (typically used in plural form)
tesoura
1. a cutting tool consisting of two blades movable about a pivot, used for cutting cloth, paper, metal, or other materials
She used a pair of shears to cut the fabric for the dress.
Ela usou uma tesoura para cortar o tecido do vestido.
2. large scissors used for cutting hedges, grass, or wool from sheep
The gardener grabbed the hedge shears to trim the bushes.
O jardineiro pegou a tesoura de poda para aparar os arbustos.
3. a cutting or shearing action or operation
The shears of the scissors made a clean cut through the paper.
O corte da tesoura fez um corte limpo no papel.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, shears are essential tools in gardening, tailoring, and crafts. In rural Brazil, sheep shearing remains an important agricultural practice. The term 'tesoura' in Portuguese is used broadly for both small scissors and large shears, with context determining the specific size or purpose.
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