pliers
/'plaiəz/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
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