plier

noun
  1. A tool used for gripping, bending, or cutting, typically consisting of two hinged arms with serrated jaws. noun
    He used a plier to tighten the bolt.
    The electrician always carries a plier in his toolkit.
  2. A person who plies a trade or craft, often used in combination with another word. noun
    The street was filled with various craft pliers selling their goods.
    As a skilled plier of his trade, he was well-respected in the community.