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pliers

/ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.90 in modern English

Syllables
pli-ers
IPA
/ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.

noun

plural of plier

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English ply Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English -s English pliers From ply (“to bend”) + -er + -s.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/

Derived Forms

plench

Phrases

adjustable pliers combination pliers crimping pliers diagonal pliers groove-joint pliers lineman's pliers multigrip pliers needlenosed pliers

Frequently Paired Words

pincers

Synonyms

pair of pliers plyers

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce pliers?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/.
What does pliers mean?
A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
Where does pliers come from?
Etymology tree English ply Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English -s English pliers From ply (“to bend”) + -er + -s.

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