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pliers

/ˈplaɪəz/

/ˈplaɪɚz/

Translations

pliersnoun

pliers

pinceOutil manuel; en français, le singulier et le pluriel se rendent généralement par le même mot.

He used a pair of pliers to tighten the bolt.

Il a utilisé une pince pour serrer le boulon.

Synonyms

pliersadjective

/ˈplaɪ.əz/

/ˈplaɪ.ɚz/

Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating relation to or designed for pliers.

Additional translations

à pincesS’emploie pour indiquer qu’un objet est destiné à l’usage des pinces ou associé aux pinces.

pliernoun

pliers

/ˈplaɪə/

/ˈplaɪɚ/

pince

He picked up a long-nose plier to hold the tiny pin.

Il a pris une pince à bec long pour maintenir la petite goupille.

Additional translations

artisanSens rare, au sens de personne qui exerce un métier, un art ou une activité.

Synonyms

Definitions

pliersnoun

A hand tool used for holding objects firmly, bending, or cutting wire.

He used a pair of pliers to tighten the bolt.

The plural form of plier.

These pliers are sharper than my old ones.

pliersadjective

Relating to or designed for use with pliers.

He bought a pliers pouch to keep his tools organized.

pliernoun

A hand tool, usually with two pivoted levers, used for gripping, bending, or cutting wire and other materials.

He picked up a long-nose plier to hold the tiny pin.

A person or thing that plies a trade, craft, or activity.

Street vendors and other pliers of their trades filled the market square.