NOUN | artifact | pipe wrench, tube wrench | adjustable wrench for gripping and turning a pipe |
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Meaning | adjustable wrench for gripping and turning a pipe; has two serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip the pipe. | |
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Synonym | tube wrench | |
Narrower | Stillson wrench | A large pipe wrench with L-shaped adjustable jaws that tighten as pressure on the handle is increased |
chain tongs | A pipe wrench used for turning large pipes | |
Broader | adjustable wrench, adjustable spanner | Can be changed to different settings |
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