Basic Details
Word: Pliers
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tool used for gripping, bending, or cutting objects.
Synonyms: Gripping tool, tongs
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- As handy as pliers: Used to describe something or someone very useful. Example: "My brother is as handy as pliers when it comes to fixing things around the house."
- Hold on with pliers: To hold something tightly, often in a stressful situation. Example: "She was so nervous during the exam, she felt like she had to hold on with pliers to her pencil."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The electrician used his pliers to twist the wires together safely.
Example 2: When I needed to pull out a nail, I grabbed my pliers from the toolbox.
Example 3: He was careful while using the pliers so he wouldnt accidentally cut himself.
Fun Fact
Pliers have been used since ancient times, with the earliest version dating back to more than 3,500 years ago in Egypt! They were originally made from bronze.
Famous Quote
"The most important tool is the one you hold in your hand." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What do "pliers" refer to?
a) A type of knife
b) A tool for gripping and bending
c) A kind of scissors
d) A cooking utensil
Answer: b) A tool for gripping and bending
2. Which of these is a synonym for "pliers"?
a) Hammer
b) Gripping tool
c) Screwdriver
d) Wrench
Answer: b) Gripping tool
3. Which sentence uses "pliers" correctly?
a) She used the pliers to cut the wire.
b) He wrote the answer with pliers.
c) The pliers were singing a song.
d) Pliers can swim in the ocean.
Answer: a) She used the pliers to cut the wire.
4. Which idiom means something is very useful?
a) As busy as a bee
b) As handy as pliers
c) Bite the bullet
d) Break the ice
Answer: b) As handy as pliers
5. What is the opposite of "pliers"?
a) N/A
b) Ruler
c) Paintbrush
d) Pencil
Answer: a) N/A
