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pliers vs pump-type pliers

pump-type pliers vs pliers

pliers and pump-type pliers both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pliers Yes No No No
pump-type pliers Yes No No No
As nouns, pump-type pliers is a hyponym of pliers; that is, pump-type pliers is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pliers:
  • pliers: a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
  • pump-type pliers: a type of pliers; usually used to grip and turn nuts, bolts and pipe fittings
pliers (noun) pump-type pliers (noun)
a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws a type of pliers; usually used to grip and turn nuts, bolts and pipe fittings
Difference between pliers and pump-type pliers

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