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Clamps vs Pliers - What's the difference?

clamps | pliers |

As nouns the difference between clamps and pliers

is that clamps is plural of lang=en while pliers is a gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand.

As a verb clamps

is third-person singular of clamp.

clamps

English

Noun

(head)
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (clamp)
  • pliers

    English

    (wikipedia pliers)

    Noun

    (en-plural noun)
  • A gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand
  • I need a pair of pliers to get a good grip on that broken screw.
  • English plurals
  • Usage notes

    * To make clear the quantity under discussion clearer, the expressions "a pair of pliers" or "(however many) pairs of pliers" can be used. * "A pliers" is somewhat awkward, though accepted in American English.

    Derived terms

    * needlenose pliers

    See also

    * pincers

    Anagrams

    * * * * * * English pluralia tantum