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punch pliers

punch pliers

6.8
A tool like pliers that makes holes in leather or paper
  • noun
  • /pʌnʧ plaɪərz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : perforadora
  • She used the punch pliers to make holes in the leather belt.

Examples

  • I used my punch pliers to create holes in the leather.

  • The craftsman kept his punch pliers handy for quick repairs.

  • A set of punch pliers is essential in any leatherworking toolkit.

  • These punch pliers are perfect for crafting.

  • A set of punch pliers is essential in any leatherworking toolkit.

  • She used the punch pliers to make holes in the leather belt.

  • The craftsman relied on his punch pliers to create holes for his projects.

Synonyms

punch
vspunch pliers
  • Specialized
33 5.2

A small metal tool used to make holes by hitting or pressing

is operated by squeezing a gripping tool rather than by hammer strikes
puncher
vspunch pliers
  • Specialized
2 4.0

A tool that makes holes in things like paper or leather

is like a gripping tool with a built-in punching mechanism for paper and leather

How Heavy-Duty

punch press
  • Specialized
1 6.8
punch pliers
  • Specialized
6.8
puncher
  • Specialized
2 4.0

Surface Forms

punch pliers singular
punch pliers plural

Morphology

punch + pliers

The compound is directly compositional: 'punch' (to make a hole) modifies 'pliers' (a gripping tool) to denote a type of pliers that punches holes. This straightforward functional noun-noun construction follows normal English compounding and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Punch pliers are named for how they look and work: they are like pliers with a punch inside that makes a hole when you squeeze them. So the name reminds you the tool is used to 'make holes' in leather, paper, and other materials.