Word of the Day:
pliers
What It Means
A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
I need a pair of pliers to get a good grip on that broken screw.
Did You Know?
From ply (“to bend”) + -er + -s.
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