pliers

== English == === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ Rhymes: -aɪə(ɹ)z === Etymology 1 === From ply (“to bend”) + er + -s. ==== Noun ==== pliers pl (plural only) A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things. ===== Usage notes ===== To make clear the quantity under discussion, the expressions "a pair of pliers" or "(however many) pairs of pliers" can be used. "A pliers" is somewhat awkward, though accepted in American English. ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Descendants ===== → Cebuano: playis → Tagalog: plais → Tok Pisin: plais → Yakan: palayes ===== Translations ===== ===== See also ===== pincers === Etymology 2 === See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. ==== Noun ==== pliers plural of plier === Anagrams === Lisper, Perlis, lisper, perils, pilers, priles, sirple