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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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Productivity Improvement Program (PIP) The PIP was born out of the belief that today's manufacturer needs a full-fledged tooling partner rather than just a sup- plier. The word plie comes from the French verb plier meaning to bend. Plier style clippers are heavy duty and perfect for dogs with thick, tough nails. |
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