plier

American  

[plahy-er] / ˈplaɪ ər /

especially British, plyer

noun

1. (sometimes used with a singular verb) pliers, small pincers with long jaws, for bending wire, holding small objects, etc. (usually used withpair of ).

2. a person or thing that plies.

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plier British  

/ ˈplaɪə /

noun

1. a person who plies a trade

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Etymology

Origin of plier

First recorded in 1560–70; ply ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

And if you’re a fisherman, two models comes with plier pockets.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2017

"Leur cavalerie," he says, "y fit d'abord plier des troupes d'elite jusqu'alors invincibles."

From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron

Et ces derniers voyant l'ardeur de nos gens qui fonçoient avec une vigeur infinie furent enfin obligés de plier tout à fait après 4 heures d'un grand feu.

From Montcalm and Wolfe by Parkman, Francis

With the cotter pin pliers the ends may be brought close together and as the plier jaws are small the pin may be easily pushed in place.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

Wet the spokes well and with a plier press them hard and turn them up.

From Practical Basketry by Gill, Anna A.