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Definition of
pliers noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
pliers
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈplaɪərz
/
/
[
plural
]
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a metal tool with handles, used for holding things firmly, and twisting and cutting wire
a pair of pliers
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pliers
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