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pliers
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pliers [′plīยทərz]
(design engineering)
A small instrument with two handles and two grasping jaws, usually long and roughened, working on a pivot; used for holding small objects and cutting, bending, and shaping wire.
pliers
A hand tool, pincer-like, with scissors action, usually with serrated jaws; used for gripping, holding, bending, and cutting.
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There are several types of pliers: the gripping pliers, adjustable pliers, cutting pliers, crimping pliers, rotational and the special purpose type.
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