Phrase Hound found 12 phrases and 5 compound words that contain pliers. The most common are listed below. Open pliers in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 12
- combination pliersA type of pliers used by linemen, electricians, and other tradesmen primarily for gripping, twisting, bending and cutting wire, cable and small metalwork components.
- adjustable pliersA type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.
- needlenose pliersA variety of pliers with long, narrow extensions of the gripping faces, used to reach into narrow spaces.
- groove-joint pliersSynonym of adjustable pliers: A type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.
- water pump pliersSynonym of adjustable pliers: A type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.
- crimping pliersA tool used to crimp, to join two pieces of metal.
- tongue-and-groove pliersSynonym of adjustable pliers: A type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.
- lineman's pliersA type of pliers used by linemen, electricians, and other tradesmen primarily for gripping, twisting, bending and cutting wire, cable and small metalwork components.
- pair of pliersA pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
- pairs of pliersplural of pair of pliers: A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
- multigrip pliersSynonym of adjustable pliers: A type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.
- needlenosed pliersAlternative form of needlenose pliers: A variety of pliers with long, narrow extensions of the gripping faces, used to reach into narrow spaces.
Compound words 5
- plenchA tool combining features of pliers and wrench, for use in microgravity.
- suppliersplural of supplier: One who supplies; a provider.
- multipliersplural of multiplier: One who multiplies or causes something to increase.
- compliersplural of complier: One who complies or obeys.
- sarpliersplural of sarplier: A coarse cloth made of hemp, used for packing goods, such as wool, hops etc.