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Word entry · 6 letters

pliers

Best crossword clue

"Jawed hand tool"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/Part of speech nounSorted eilprsStarts with PEnds with S2 cluesCommon crossword word
1P2L3I4E5R6S

Definitions

  1. a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws

Word origin

From ply (“to bend”) + er + -s.

Used in a sentence

  • I need a pair of pliers to get a good grip on that broken screw.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Jawed hand tool6 letters
02Hinged gripping tool6 letters

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