pli|ers
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pli·ers — /ˈplajɚz/ noun [plural] : a tool that is used for holding small objects or for bending and cutting wire No toolbox is complete without (a pair of) pliers … Useful english dictionary
pli — am·pli·ate; am·pli·a·tion; am·pli·a·tive; am·pli·dyne; am·pli·fi·er; am·pli·fy; am·pli·stat; am·pli·tude; ap·pli·a·ble; ap·pli·ance; ap·pli·ca·bil·i·ty; ap·pli·ca·ble; ap·pli·ca·ble·ness; ap·pli·ca·bly; ap·pli·cant; ap·pli·ca·tor;… … English syllables
ers — halv·ers; melt·ers; pli·ers; print·ers; roost·ers; scith·ers; scoot·ers; som·ers; trows·ers; tweez·ers; uck·ers; vick·ers; with·ers; stark·ers; crack·ers; od·zook·ers; smith·ers; … English syllables
am·pli·fi·er — /ˈæmpləˌfajɚ/ noun, pl ers [count] : a device that increases the strength of electric signals so that sounds played through an electronic system are louder He plugged his electric guitar into an amplifier. called also (informal) amp … Useful english dictionary
sup·pli·er — /səˈplajɚ/ noun, pl ers [count] : a person or company that supplies goods or services food/drug/paper suppliers They are the biggest supplier of books in the area … Useful english dictionary
pliers — pli·ers … English syllables
pliers — pli·ers (pliґərz) small tong jawed pincers for bending metals or holding small objects; various forms are much used in dentistry … Medical dictionary
pliers — pli|ers [ˈplaıəz US ərz] n [plural] [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: ply to twist together (14 21 centuries), from Old French plier, from Latin plicare] a small tool made of two crossed pieces of metal, used to hold small things or to bend and cut wire… … Dictionary of contemporary English
pliers — pli|ers [ plaıərz ] noun plural a metal too that looks like a strong pair of scissors, used for holding small objects or for bending or cutting wire: a pair of pliers … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
pliers — pli•ers [[t]ˈplaɪ ərz[/t]] n. bui (used with a sing. or pl. v.) small pincers with long jaws, for bending wire, holding small objects, etc. (often used with pair of) • Etymology: 1560–70; plyto bend … From formal English to slang
