Meaning

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

    a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws

Forms

plural: pairs of pliers
Singularpair of pliers
Pluralpairs of pliers

irregular

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws:pliersplyers

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