plier

American

[plahy-er] / ˈplaɪ ər /

especially British, plyer

noun

(sometimes used with a singular verb) pliers, small pincers with long jaws, for bending wire, holding small objects, etc. (usually used withpair of ).
a person or thing that plies.

plier British

/ ˈplaɪə /

noun

a person who plies a trade

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Etymology

Origin of plier

First recorded in 1560–70; ply ² + -er ¹

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