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Definition of plier - 2 dictionary results

pli⋅er

[plahy-er]
–noun
1. pliers, (sometimes used with a singular verb) small pincers with long jaws, for bending wire, holding small objects, etc. (usually used with pair of).
2. a person or thing that plies.
Also, especially British, plyer.


Origin:
1560–70; ply 2 + -er 1
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pli·er also ply·er   (plī'ər)   
n.  
  1. One who plies a trade.

  2. pliers A variously shaped hand tool having a pair of pivoted jaws, used for holding, bending, or cutting.

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