pliers

10 ENTRIES FOUND:

pli·ers

noun pl but singular or pl in constr \ˈplī(-ə)rz\

Definition of PLIERS

: a small pincers for holding small objects or for bending and cutting wire

Origin of PLIERS

2ply
First Known Use: circa 1569

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