pliers
UK/'plaiәz/US
GREB1
Definitions
n.
A hand tool with two hinged jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting
钳子，老虎钳
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.a pair of pliers一把钳子
- 2.needle-nose pliers尖嘴钳
- 3.grip with pliers用钳子夹住
- 4.wire-cutting pliers剪线钳
Example Sentences
- 1.
He used a pair of pliers to twist the wire into the correct shape.
- 2.
Always keep a pair of pliers in your toolbox for basic repairs.
- 3.
The electrician gripped the exposed wire firmly with needle-nose pliers.