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Pliers: meaning, definitions and examples

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pliers

 

[ หˆplaษชษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tool

Pliers are a hand tool used for holding objects firmly or for bending and compressing materials. They consist of a pair of metal levers joined at a pivot point, with the jaws at one end and handles at the other.

Synonyms

forceps, grippers, tongs

Examples of usage

  • Use the pliers to grip the small piece of wire.
  • She used the pliers to bend the metal into shape.
  • The plumber used the pliers to tighten the pipe fittings.

Translations

Translations of the word "pliers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alicate

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zange

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะพัะบะพะณัƒะฑั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczypce

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒณใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pince

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alicates

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kerpeten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ผ์ด์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู…ุงุดุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kleลกtฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klieลกte

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ณๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kleลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klippur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะพัะบะพะณัƒะฑั†ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒ’แƒฃแƒ‘แƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™lbษ™tin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alicates

Etymology

The word 'pliers' originated from the Old French word 'plevis', which came from the Latin word 'plexus' meaning 'to plait'. Pliers have been used by humans for centuries, with various designs and materials evolving over time to meet different needs.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,247, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.