Locking pliers

/lˈɒkɪŋ plˈaɪəz/

/lˈɑːkɪŋ plˈaɪɚz/

Locking pliers

a type of hand tool featuring adjustable jaws that can be locked into position, allowing for a secure and stable grip on various objects, providing enhanced control and stability during tasks such as clamping, twisting, or holding

Examples

1. So what I did was I took a pair of these locking pliers and I clamped it onto the end of the bolt there.

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