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pliers
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pliers [′plī·ərz]
(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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Plyers or something similar used to turn key left on inside of lock and get in.
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Morale among the plyers is really high and I feel confident in the ability of our squad over the rest of the season.
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Makoche' Music MM0200D Audio CD/ Copyright 2006 A compendium of the best Native flute plyers in 'Indian Country' today, this CD from Makoche' Music is tremendous.
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