Appendix:English examples of "pair" being used to refer to one object

These are examples of 'pair' being used to refer to a single tool or object. Cases where two objects are usually used or own together but can be separated (e.g. cufflinks, golves) should not be included here.

Tools and equipment

 * pair of bellows
 * pair of callipers
 * pair of clippers
 * pair of compasses
 * pair of forceps
 * pair of ladders
 * pair of nutcrackers
 * pair of pincers
 * pair of pliers
 * pair of scales
 * pair of scissors
 * pair of secateurs
 * pair of shears
 * pair of stepladders
 * pair of steps
 * pair of tongs
 * pair of tweezers
 * pair of wire cutters

Restraints

 * pair of handcuffs
 * pair of leg irons
 * pair of legcuffs

Worn on the eyes

 * pair of binoculars
 * pair of eyeglasses
 * pair of glasses
 * pair of goggles
 * pair of shades
 * pair of specs
 * pair of spectacles
 * pair of sunglasses

Worn on the legs

 * pair of cords
 * pair of drawers
 * pair of flannels
 * pair of jeans
 * pair of jodphurs
 * pair of knickerbockers
 * pair of leggings
 * pair of shorts
 * pair of tights
 * pair of togs
 * pair of trousers
 * pair of trunks

Other clothing

 * pair of braces
 * pair of overalls
 * pair of pyjamas