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Nouns that are uncountable plural nouns that denote'pairs' are called binary nouns, words for things that are made up of two parts to make a whole.

These include trousers, pants, scissors, tweezers, tongs, binoculars, glasses (for eyesight), pajamas, shorts, etc.

The singular form of a binary noun is 'a pair of trousers'.

The plural form of a binary noun is 'pairs of trousers'.

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