pliers
pli‧ers /ˈplaɪəz $ -ərz/
noun [plural]
a small tool made of two crossed pieces of metal, used to hold small things or to bend and cut wire:
a pair of pliers
pli‧ers /ˈplaɪəz $ -ərz/
noun [plural] Date: 1500-1600
Origin: ply 'to twist together' (14-21 centuries), from Old French plier, from Latin plicare
Origin: ply 'to twist together' (14-21 centuries), from Old French plier, from Latin plicare
a small tool made of two crossed pieces of metal, used to hold small things or to bend and cut wire: