Pliers (noun)

A hand tool consisting of two metal arms with jaws at one end, used for gripping and bending objects.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french pliere, from latin plicare "to fold". .

Examples:

1. He used the pliers to grip the wire and twist it together.
2. The pliers were perfect for gripping the small screws and tightening them.
3. She always kept a pair of pliers in her tool box for emergencies.
4. The pliers were worn out and needed to be replaced.
5. The metal was too thick to cut with scissors, so he had to use the pliers.