pliers

English
A pair of jeweller’s pliers

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/
  • Audio (US)(file)
  • Rhymes: -aɪə(ɹ)z

Etymology 1

From ply (“to bend”) +‎ -ers.

Noun

pliers pl (plural only)

  1. 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.
Usage notes
  • To make clear the quantity under discussion, the expressions "a pair of pliers" or "(however many) pairs of pliers" can be used.
  • "A pliers" is somewhat awkward, though accepted in American English.
Derived terms
Descendants
  • → Cebuano: playis
  • → Tagalog: plais
  • Tok Pisin: plais
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See also

Noun

pliers

  1. plural of plier

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