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pliers

Today it means: A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things. Full definition →

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pliers · noun¹

From ply (“to bend”) + -er + -s.

pliers · noun²

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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