pliers
Meaning
A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
Concepts
pliers
tongs
pincers
forceps
nippers
plyers
tweezers
pair of pliers
wrench
pinchers
nipper
vice
tweezer
pricers
princers
poker
hand tongs
cutting nippers
pincer pliers
clippers
puller
claw
pair of tongs
cockatoo
water pump pliers
clip
combination pliers
nail puller
nail pulling pliers
pincer
clamp
wire cutters
pincher
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/
Etymology
From ply (“to bend”) + -ers.
New
plier
- One who plies.
- attributive form of pliers
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