Definition of Slip-joint pliers

1. Noun. Pliers with a joint adjustable to two positions in order to increase the opening of the jaws.

Generic synonyms: Pair Of Pliers, Pliers, Plyers
Language type: Plural, Plural Form

Lexicographical Neighbors of Slip-joint Pliers

slinkies
slinkiest
slinkily
slinkiness
slinkinesses
slinking
slinks
slinky
slinter
slinters
sliotar
sliotars
slip
slip-case
slip-cueing
slip-joint pliers (current term)
slip-on
slip-skin grape
slip-up
slip-ups
slip away
slip by
slip carriage
slip case
slip clutch
slip coach
slip down
slip friction clutch
slip in
slip into

Literary usage of Slip-joint pliers

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Work of the Railway Carman by Edmond K. Hogan, Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America (1921)
"... while the glue is drying, 1 Large cutting pliers, 1 Slip joint pliers, 1 Small pincers, Socket wrenches from f£" to 1", 1 Small and 1 large monkey ..."

2. The A.L.A. Green Book by Automobile Legal Association, ALA Auto & Travel Club (1920)
"... 2 monkey wrenches Asst. socket wrenches Peen hammer Adjustable open end wrench Center punch and drift Pliers — slip joint Pliers — cutting Extractor for ..."

3. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: Annotated for Statistical ...edited by Stephen Koplan, Deanna Tanner Okun edited by Stephen Koplan, Deanna Tanner Okun (2006)
"... photographic SLIDE RULES SLIDE VIEWERS photographic SLIDING PENCILS SLINGS of aluminum of copper of iron or steel SLIP JOINT PLIERS of base metals SLIPS ..."

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