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Definition
Locking pliers; a hand tool used to clamp components securely for welding, grinding, or other processing.
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How it's used
Often referred to simply as 鉗 in casual conversation when the context of the work is already clear. It is a staple in hardware stores and workshops for tasks that require a fixed, hands-free grip on metal components. Unlike standard pliers, the locking mechanism allows the user to maintain pressure without constant manual force.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard pliers, which are usually called 尖嘴鉗 or 老虎鉗 depending on the shape. Using the wrong term might lead to someone handing you a tool that cannot lock in place.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
