pliers
/ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/
pliers
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- 1.
a tool with two handles and two jaws, used for gripping and bending things.
"He used pliers to bend the wire."
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Please hand me the pliers; I need to fix this broken clasp.
Please hand me the pliers; I need to fix this broken clasp.
The electrician carefully stripped the wires with his pliers.
The electrician carefully stripped the wires with his pliers.
She needed a sturdy pair of pliers to remove the stubborn nail.
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How do you pronounce pliers?
pliers is pronounced [/ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does pliers mean?
pliers means "pliers". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is pliers?
pliers is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with pliers?
Example: "Please hand me the pliers; I need to fix this broken clasp." — used to mean "pliers".
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