pliers

About 0.62 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.

   I need a pair of pliers to get a good grip on that broken screw.

2. noun plural of plier

Similar words

plyers tongs pincers tweezers clamp hackle calipers grip forceps pickup

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