Water Pump Pliers are also called as Tongue-and- groove pliers or adjustable pliers. They are most commonly used to turn or hold the nuts and bolts of water pumps and related items. Another very useful feature of water pump plier is to grip uneven shaped objects and clamp materials. The jaws of water pump pliers are set at 45 degrees to 60 degrees from the handles which enable the plier to adjust in variable sizes.