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Noun: pliers  plI(-u)rz
  1. 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
Noun: plier  plI(-u)r
Usage: archaic
  1. 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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