pliers

/'plaiəz/

Thân thiện

A mechanic uses pliers to tighten a small bolt.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws: Pliers are a tool used for holding small objects or for bending and cutting wire. The two handles are joined at a pivot, allowing the jaws to be opened and closed to grip an object.

Usage

• Pliers are a common tool in many toolboxes.
• They are primarily used for gripping, bending, twisting, or cutting materials like wire, nails, or small metal parts.
• The word "pliers" is always used in the plural form, even when referring to a single tool.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Use the pliers to tighten the nut on the bolt.
  • He needed a pair of pliers to pull the nail out of the wood.
  • Electricians often carry several types of pliers.

Advanced Usage

• "A pair of pliers": The standard phrase used to refer to one unit of this tool.
  • Can you hand me that pair of pliers?
• Specifying Type: Often modified by an adjective to indicate a specific function (e.g., , , ).
  • Needle-nose pliers are useful for reaching into tight spaces.

Variants and Related Words

• Pincer (n): A similar gripping tool or part, often referring to the claw-like appendages of crustaceans like lobsters.
• Tongs (n): A tool with two arms used for grasping and lifting, but typically not hinged in the same way as pliers (e.g., , ).

Synonyms

• Gripping tool: A general term for tools designed to hold objects firmly.
• Pincers: A tool very similar to pliers, often used for pulling nails.

Related Phrases

• To work with pliers: To use pliers for a task.
  • You'll need to work with pliers to fix this.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pair of pliers
• plyers