pliers
English
A pair of jewellers pliers
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -aɪə(ɹ)z
Etymology 1
From ply (“to bend”) + -ers, plural of -er.
Noun
pliers pl (plural only)
- 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.
Usage notes
- To make clear the quantity under discussion, the expressions "a pair of pliers" or "(however many) pairs of pliers" can be used.
- "A pliers" is somewhat awkward, though accepted in American English.
Derived terms
Translations
gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand
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See also
Etymology 2
Noun
pliers
- plural of plier
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