Parrot pliers are a type of slip-joint pliers. They are also known as:
- plumbing pliers,
- Channellocks (i.e., Channellock brand pliers),
- water pump pliers,
- groove-joint pliers,
- arc-joint pliers,
- Multi-Grips,
- tap or pipe spanners,
- swan neck pliers.
- Monkey pliers.