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pliers

2 entries found.
  1. pliers (noun plural but singular or plural in construction)
  2. needle-nose pliers (noun plural but singular or plural in construction)

Main Entry: pli·ers
Pronunciation: \ˈplī(-ə)rz\
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology: 2ply
Date: circa 1569

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


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