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Cuts out a ballet movement (8)

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scissors

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'cuts' is the definition.
(scissoring is a kind of cutting)

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(Other definitions for scissors that I've seen before include "Wrestling hold" , "lock" , "Cutting implement - outdated high jump" , "Cutting tool" , "Cutting instrument made of two joined blades with handles" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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