Meanings
nountongue-and-groove pliers pl (plural only)
- pluralplural onlySynonym of adjustable pliers.
Synonyms: adjustable pliers, adjustable pliers, Channellocks, water pump pliers, groove-joint pliers, multigrip pliers
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of adjustable pliers.
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