pliers

nounnounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z//

A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.

noun

1
A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
I need a pair of pliers to get a good grip on that broken screw.

Etymology

Etymology tree English ply Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English -s English pliers From ply (“to bend”) + -er + -s.

noun

1
Also a form of plierplural of plier

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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pliers · A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.

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