# pliers vs plies

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pliers
*noun · IPA /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ · frequency rank #32,971*
A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.

### plies
*noun · IPA /plaɪz/ · frequency rank #47,263*
plural of ply

## Source
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