Meaning | A gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws. |
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Synonyms | pliers, pair of pliers |
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Parts | jaw | holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object |
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Narrower | locking pliers | pliers that can be locked in place |
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needlenose pliers | small pliers with long thin jaws for fine work |
pump-type pliers | A type of pliers |
rib joint pliers | A type of pliers |
slip-joint pliers | pliers with a joint adjustable to two positions in order to increase the opening of the jaws |
Broader | compound lever | A pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum |
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hand tool | A tool used with workers' hands |
Usage of | plural, plural form | The form of a word that is used to denote more than one |
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Spanish | alicate, alicates, tenaza, tenazas |
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Catalan | alicates, estenalles, pinces, tenalles |
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