Used in a Sentence

pliers

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for pliers.

Editorial note

They're somewhat heavier, usually being all-metal and bigger, but the bigger blades and the pliers/cutters are worth it.

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Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of pliers gathered in one view.

noun

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

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for pliers.

noun

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

Example sentences

1

They're somewhat heavier, usually being all-metal and bigger, but the bigger blades and the pliers/cutters are worth it.

2

Having multi-character delimiters for `cut` doesn't seem as unreasonable to me as having pliers on a screwdriver.

3

Wire and a set of pliers (to cut and twist the wire) is really useful stuff.

4

Three years old can safely play with few screwdrivers, pliers and cardboard box without close supervision.

5

You pull out the pliers, but they don’t have those serrated surfaces; it’s flat and smooth.

6

I would say that the best tools to get people to pay you back are crowbar and pliers.

7

Give me a cheat-sheet, some pliers, and a bail of wire any day.

8

And a screwdriver, or a pair of pliers never went out of use.

9

For tools you'll want needle-nose pliers, wire cutters and a wire stripper.

10

The knot you could tie (or partially tie) via thin shipbuilder's pliers.

11

I can see it get stuck and then you need to get a wrench or pliers to get it moving again.

12

A jackhammer and dynamite when a pair of pliers would suffice.

Quote examples

1

So many descriptions of things are on the order of "well, it's a set of pliers with a light on it" instead of "it's how I change fuses in my rusty fusebox in the middle of the night." You can't emphasize enough to people to tell a story, and the screencast is a great crucible for whether you have a good story to tell.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use pliers in a sentence?

They're somewhat heavier, usually being all-metal and bigger, but the bigger blades and the pliers/cutters are worth it.

What does pliers mean?

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

What part of speech is pliers?

pliers is commonly used as noun.