Pliers are a hand tool used to hold objects firmly, possibly developed from tongs used to handle hotNeedle-nose pliers: Needle-nose pliers (also known as pointy-nose pliers, long-nose pliers, pinch-nose pliers or snipe-nose pliers) are both cutting and holding pliers used byTongue-and-groove pliers: Tongue-and-groove pliers???also known as water pump pliers, adjustable pliers, groove-joint pliers,