Tongue-and-groove pliers

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Tongue-and-groove pliers are a type of slip-joint pliers. They are commonly used for turning and holding nuts and bolts, gripping irregularly shaped objects, and clamping materials. It is also possible to rotate objects while keeping them in one position.

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