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Added 9 October 2026

pliers

/ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pliers at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws.

Origin

From ply (“to bend”) + -er + -s.

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