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pliers Synonyms

Another word for pliers

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• noun (Context 1)

A hand tool consisting of two hinged arms with serrated jaws, used for holding small objects firmly, bending wire, or applying physical compression.

Usage Example

"The electrician reached into his toolbelt for a pair of pincers to cut and bend the heavy copper wire."

Strong
pincers
nippers
Weak
forceps
tongs

• Nearby Words

pliant
pliantly
plier
pliers
plight
plink
plod

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pliers. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pliers
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