plier en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English ply Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English plier From ply + -er.
Meanings
- One who plies.
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(attributive, form-of) Attributive form of pliers.
form of pliers
a 3-piece plier kit
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pliers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |