adjustable pliers

noun

adjustable pliers

noun
1

A type of pliers used by plumbers that can be quickly changed in size and is primarily used for tightening nuts on water pipes.

Synonyms
Channellocks, tongue-and-groove pliers, water pump pliers, groove-joint pliers
Coordinate terms
plier wrenches, pipe wrench, Stillson wrench, plumber wrench, Swedish wrench

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