Gripping pair? (6)

I believe the answer is:

pliers

(Other definitions for pliers that I've seen before include "Gripping tool with two serrated jaws" , "Gripping tool, kind of pincers" , "Nippers" , "Small tool for gripping things" , "Workmen's tools" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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