locking pliers

American  

noun

(usually used with a plural verb)

1. pliers whose jaws are connected at a sliding pivot, permitting them to be temporarily locked in a fixed position for ease in grasping and turning nuts.

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Example Sentences

This arrangement abounds in nature and in human-engineered devices, such as locking pliers.

From Science Magazine

Just two weeks ago, Malco Products launched sales of its Eagle Grip line of locking pliers, produced in the same plant that turned out the similar Vise-Grip tools for generations.

From Washington Times

One person commended the driver on a "nice bit of kerb parking", considering he only had a pair of locking pliers to steer it neatly to the side of the road.

From BBC

One victim says Jones tried to pull some of his teeth with a pair of locking pliers.

From Washington Times

“There was a pretty severe outcry for high-quality locking pliers again,” he said.

From Washington Times