wire cutters

noun

: a tool that is used for cutting wire
a pair of wire cutters

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This multitool is 14 tools in 1, including a can opener, wire cutters, screwdrivers and more. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025 The Skeletool Cx is streamlined but still packs a serious punch, with pliers, wire cutters, a knife, and even a bit driver. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025 Strong wire cutters are essential for cutting the woven wire. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025 Gerber Gear The Stakeout Spark's pliers include both needle nose and standard teeth, plus a set of wire cutters to round out the feature set up top. New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025 There were a pair of wire cutters and a combustible gas detector in Marshall’s backpack, according to the complaints. Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 31 July 2024

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“Wire cutters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wire%20cutters. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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