noun
pliers; cutting pliers; combination pliers
General term for pliers, especially those used for gripping, bending, or cutting wire. Often refers to lineman's pliers or combination pliers in everyday use.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from pinchers
ペンチで針金を切ってください。
Please cut the wire with the pliers.
工具箱からペンチを取り出した。
I took the pliers out of the toolbox.