Appendix:English examples of "pair" being used to refer to one object

These are examples of 'pair' being used to refer to a single tool or object. Cases where two objects are usually used or own together but can be separated (e.g. cufflinks, golves) should not be included here.

Tools and equipment

• pair of bellows
• pair of callipers
• pair of clippers
• pair of compasses
• pair of forceps
• pair of ladders
• pair of nutcrackers
• pair of pincers
• pair of pliers
• pair of scales
• pair of scissors
• pair of secateurs
• pair of shears
• pair of stepladders
• pair of steps
• pair of tongs
• pair of tweezers
• pair of wire cutters

Restraints

• pair of handcuffs
• pair of leg irons
• pair of legcuffs

Worn on the eyes

• pair of binoculars
• pair of eyeglasses
• pair of glasses
• pair of goggles
• pair of shades
• pair of specs
• pair of spectacles
• pair of sunglasses

Worn on the legs

• pair of cords
• pair of drawers
• pair of flannels
• pair of jeans
• pair of jodphurs
• pair of knickerbockers
• pair of leggings
• pair of shorts
• pair of tights
• pair of togs
• pair of trousers
• pair of trunks

Other clothing

• pair of braces
• pair of overalls
• pair of pyjamas

See also

• pair of colors, pair of colours