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pliers

Syllabification: (pli·ers)
Pronunciation: /ˈplīərz/

(also a pair of pliers)
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Definition of pliers

noun

  • pincers with parallel, flat, and typically serrated surfaces, used chiefly for gripping small objects or bending wire.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from dialect ply 'bend', from French plier 'to bend', from Latin plicare 'to fold'

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