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pliers

UK
/ˈplaɪəz/
US
/ˈplaɪɚz/

Translations

pliersnoun
pliers
pl
He used pliers to bend the wire.
Он использовал плоскогубцы, чтобы согнуть проволоку.
Synonyms
tongs
grippers
clamps
forceps
wrench
pliersadjective
UK
/ˈplaɪ.əz/
US
/ˈplaɪ.ɚz/
Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating relation to or designed for pliers.
pliernoun

pliers

pl

pliers
pl
UK
/ˈplaɪə/
US
/ˈplaɪɚ/
He used pliers to tighten the bolt.
Он использовал плоскогубцы, чтобы затянуть болт.
Synonyms
tongs
gripper
clamp
forceps
pincer

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.
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