pliers
Meaning
A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
plier
- One who plies.
- (attributive, form-of) Attributive form of pliers.
Synonyms
cutting nippers
hand tongs
pincer pliers
water pump pliers
princers
nail pulling pliers
combination pliers
nail puller
pair of tongs
Translations
Zange
pince
pinze
alicates
alicate
πένσα
alicates
tangFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/
Etymology
From ply (“to bend”) + -er + -s.
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