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[plī′ərz] small tong-jawed pincers for bending metals or holding small objects. Various forms are much used in dentistry. pliers, n a tool of pincer design with jaws of varying shapes; used for holding, bending, stretching, contouring, and cutting. pliers, contouring, n a set of pliers with jaws curved to permit developing tooth contours in banding metal. pliers, cotton, n a slender, tweezerlike instrument used to hold cotton pellets or pledgets, apply medicaments, and carry small objects to and from the oral cavity. pliers, stretching, n pliers whose jaws are designed as a hammer and anvil, with the handles sufficiently long to develop a high leverage ratio. It is used to enlarge metal bands (gold, aluminum, copper) or to thin the contact area of matrix bands. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Torture is being decapitated with a dull knife or having someone go to work on your nipples, knuckles, and testicles with a pair of vise grips. The sixth thing that you must remember when working with the cordless drill is use holding devices like vise grip or clamp for materials being drilled. Attacks with a pliers or vise grip can also be rewarding. |
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