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pump-type pliers vs pair of pliers

pair of pliers vs pump-type pliers

pump-type pliers and pair of pliers both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pump-type pliers Yes No No No
pair of pliers Yes No No No
As nouns, pair of pliers is a hypernym of pump-type pliers; that is, pair of pliers is a word with a broader meaning than pump-type pliers:
  • pump-type pliers: a type of pliers; usually used to grip and turn nuts, bolts and pipe fittings
  • pair of pliers: a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
Other hypernyms of pump-type pliers include pliers, plyers.
pump-type pliers (noun) pair of pliers (noun)
a type of pliers; usually used to grip and turn nuts, bolts and pipe fittings a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
Difference between pump-type pliers and pair of pliers

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