wire-cutters

  • 1wire cutters — UK US noun [plural] a tool shaped like scissors, used for cutting wire Thesaurus: general hand toolshyponym * * * noun [plural] : a tool that is used for cutting wire a pair of wire cutters * * * ˈwire cutters [wire cutters …

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  • 2wire cutters — wire .cutters n [plural] a tool used for cutting wire …

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  • 3wire cutters — wire ,cutters noun plural a tool shaped like scissors, used for cutting wire …

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  • 4wire cutters — noun A hand tool resembling pliers, intended for cutting wires. Syn: diagonal pliers, diags, side cutters …

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  • 5wire cutters — noun (plural) a special tool like very strong scissors, used for cutting wire …

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  • 6wire cutters — UK / US noun [plural] a tool shaped like scissors, used for cutting wire …

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  • 7Wire stripper — A wire stripper is a small, hand held device used to strip the insulation from electric wires.ManualA simple manual wire stripper is a pair of opposing blades much like scissors or wire cutters. The addition of a center notch makes it easier to… …

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  • 8Wire saw — A wire saw A wire saw is a machine using a metal wire or cable for cutting. There are two types of wire saw machines: continuous (or endless or loop) and oscillating (or reciprocating). Sometimes the wire itself is referred to as a blade . The… …

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  • 9wire-strike protection system — A system meant to protect helicopters from high wire strikes. The WSPS was developed to reduce the severity of a wire obstacle collision by diverting the wire into the cutter blade assemblies. The cutter blades affixed to the top and bottom of… …

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  • 10Safety wire — Safety wiring of two pairs of drilled head bolts Safety wire or lockwire is common in the aircraft and racing industries as an extra precaution to keep vital fasteners from unintentionally loosening and parts from falling off due to vibration or… …

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