plier
Americannoun
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(sometimes used with a singular verb) pliers, small pincers with long jaws, for bending wire, holding small objects, etc. (usually used withpair of ).
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a person or thing that plies.
noun
Etymology
Origin of plier
Example Sentences
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And if you’re a fisherman, two models comes with plier pockets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2017
Another use of this plier, also indicated, is to bend over the ends of the split pin in order to prevent it from falling out.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
Wet the spokes well and with a plier press them hard and turn them up.
From Practical Basketry by Gill, Anna A.
Press the spokes with the plier until soft.
From Practical Basketry by Gill, Anna A.
With the cotter pin pliers the ends may be brought close together and as the plier jaws are small the pin may be easily pushed in place.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
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