pliers

Etymology 1

From ply (“to bend”) + -ers.

noun

  1. A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
    I need a pair of pliers to get a good grip on that broken screw.

Etymology 2

noun

  1. plural of plier

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