lineman's pliers

== English == === Noun === lineman's pliers pl (plural only) (US) A type of pliers used by linemen, electricians, and other tradesmen primarily for gripping, twisting, bending and cutting wire, cable and small metalwork components. ==== Synonyms ==== combination pliers (US, UK) Kleins (US, genericized trademark) linesman pliers (Canada) side-cutting pliers ==== Translations ====