Word: pliers
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pli
ers
Definition: A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
Morphemes:
Affix: ply
Language: en
Meaning: to bend
Etymology Compounds: Affix: plicāre
Language: la
Decoded: plicare
Meaning: to fold
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Person or thing connected with.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Possessive marker, indicating that an object belongs to the word bearing the marker.