pliers
pronunciation
How to pronounce pliers in British English:
UK [ˈplaɪəz]
How to pronounce pliers in American English:
US [ˈplaɪərz]
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- Noun:
- a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
Word Origin
- pliers
- pliers: see ply
- pliers (n.)
- "pincers," 1560s, plural agent noun from ply (n.). French cognate plieur meant "folder."
Example
- 1. These are the various kinds of packing for pliers .
- 2. We need pliers and cutters , flat and philips screwdrivers , and liberal amounts of elbow grease ......
- 3. I 'm going to pinch them in the nose with my pliers .
- 4. Give me the damn pliers .
- 5. A tool , such as pliers or pincers , used for squeezing or nipping .