Pliers Definition

plīərz
noun
Small pincers in any of various forms, often with serrated jaws, for gripping small objects, bending wire, etc.
Webster's New World

A gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand.

I need a pair of pliers to get a good grip on that broken screw.
Wiktionary

Plural form of plier.

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Origin of Pliers

  • From ply (“to bend") +"Ž -ers, plural of -er.

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Pliers Sentence Examples

  • Pliers Use them for flattening the barbs on hooks.

  • In addition to being handy with this kind of saws, you need to be able to take measurements, use tools such as pliers and wrenches and most importantly, follow instructions.

  • Twist the ends together with the pliers.

  • Deeper hooked fish can safely be handled onboard with long nosed pliers used to ease the barbless hook out.

  • In addition to a good pair of standard needle-nose pliers, you'll want flat-nose pliers, bent-nose pliers, long-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, and side cutters.

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Words Starting With

PPLPLI

Words Ending With

SRSERS

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Words Starting With P and Ending With S

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With P6 Letter Words Ending With S