pliers

Words with a similar base: pair_of_pliers, pliers

'pliers'

[pliers.n.01] as in: a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws

'pliers'

[plier.n.01] as in: someone who plies a trade

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					pliers (English)
├── -er (English)
│   ├── -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -eren (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -or (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── ply (English)
    └── plien (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── plier (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

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