lineman's pliers
English
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Kombinationszange with a handle length of 200 mm
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Combination pliers in detail
Noun
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
- combination pliers (US, UK)
- Kleins (US)
- linesman pliers (Canada)
- side-cutting pliers
Translations
combination pliers — see combination pliers