pliers
word · lemma: plier
Definition
A hand tool with two handles and jaws, used to hold, bend, or cut things, especially small objects and wires.
Usage & Nuances
Always plural—'pliers' is used like 'scissors'. Common collocations: 'a pair of pliers', 'needle-nose pliers', 'cutting pliers'. Used mainly for gripping or cutting; not for hammering or screwing.
Spanish: alicatesPortuguese (BR): alicatePortuguese (PT): alicateChinese (Simplified): 钳子Chinese (Traditional): 鉗子Hindi: प्लायरArabic: كماشةBengali: প্লায়ার্স - চিমটা (যন্ত্র)Russian: плоскогубцыJapanese: ペンチVietnamese: kìmKorean: 플라이어 - 집게Turkish: kerpeten - penseUrdu: پلایئرز - چمٹا (آلہ)Indonesian: tang
Example Sentences
Make sure to use pliers if the screw is too tight.
natural
I can't get this ring off—do you have pliers?
natural
Those tiny pliers are perfect for jewelry making.
natural
He fixed the wire using pliers.
basic
Please hand me the pliers.
basic
The toolbox has a pair of pliers inside.
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