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pliers

noun
/ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/UK

Etymology

From ply (“to bend”) + -er + -s.

  1. derived from plico
  2. derived from ploiier
  3. derived from plier
  4. derived from plier
  5. inherited from plīen
  6. suffixed as pliers — “ply + er + s”

Definitions

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

    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.

  2. plural of plier

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA