Noun: pliers plI(-u)rz
Usage: archaic
- A gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
"He used pliers to grip the wire tightly while cutting it"; "The electrician used a pair of pliers to twist the wires together";
- pair of pliers, plyers
Usage: archaic
- Someone who plies a trade
"The skilled plier of his craft was known for his attention to detail";
- plyer
Type of: compound lever, hand tool, worker
Encyclopedia: Pliers
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