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