lineman's pliers
English edit
Noun edit
lineman's pliers pl (plural only)
- (US) A type of pliers used by linemen, electricians, and other tradesmen primarily for gripping, twisting, bending and cutting wire, cable and small metalwork components.
Synonyms edit
- combination pliers (US, UK)
- Kleins (US, genericized trademark)
- linesman pliers (Canada)
- side-cutting pliers
Translations edit
combination pliers — see combination pliers