Pinking-shears
noun, (usually used with a plural verb)
1.
shears that have notched blades, for cutting and simultaneously pinking fabric or for finishing garments with a notched, nonfraying edge.
plural noun
1.
scissors with a serrated edge on one or both blades, producing a wavy edge to material cut, thus preventing fraying
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