This is the 3798th most frequent German word.
schere
"Schere" in English means "scissors."
Here, 'Schere' refers to the physical tool used for cutting, in its literal sense.
Ich benutze die Schere, um das Papier zu schneiden.
I use the scissors to cut the paper.
Here, 'Schere' is used metaphorically to describe a disparity or gap between two things.
Die Schere zwischen Arm und Reich wird immer größer.
The gap between rich and poor is growing larger and larger.
In this sentence, 'Schere' again refers to the physical tool, emphasizing its practical use.