Definition of PLIERS

pliers

Meanings

Noun

  • a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
  • someone who plies a trade
  • A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
  • plural of plier

Origin / Etymology

From ply (“to bend”) + -er + -s.

Synonyms

pair of pliers, plier, plyer, plyers

Scrabble Score: 8

pliers is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pliers is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pliers is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

pliers is a valid Words With Friends word