English > wrench: 7 senses > noun 3, artifact| Meaning | A hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt. |
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| Synonym | spanner |
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| Parts | jaw | holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object |
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| Narrower | Allen wrench | A wrench for Allen screws |
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| adjustable wrench, adjustable spanner | Can be changed to different settings |
| alligator wrench | A wrench with a v-shaped jaw and serrations on one side (resembles the open jaws of an alligator) |
| box wrench, box end wrench | A wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt head |
| brace wrench | A wrench shaped like a brace (has a handle shaped like a crank) and a socket head / head |
| bulldog wrench | A wrench designed to provide a firm grip on something |
| carriage wrench | A wrench designed for use with carriage bolts |
| dog wrench | A wrench with a handle shaped like a crank |
| hook wrench, hook spanner | A wrench with a hook that fits over a nut or bolt head |
| lug wrench | A wrench with jaws that have projecting lugs to engage the object that is to be rotated |
| open-end wrench, tappet wrench | A wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle) |
| pin wrench | A wrench that has a projecting pin that fits into a socket on the object to be turned |
| screw key | A wrench for turning a screw / screw |
| socket wrench | A wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted |
| sparkplug wrench | A wrench for removing or tightening spark plugs into the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine |
| tap wrench | A wrench for turning a tap to create an internal screw thread |
| torque wrench | A wrench that has a gauge that indicates the amount of torque being applied |
| Broader | hand tool | A tool used with workers' hands |
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| Spanish | llave de tuerca, llave inglesa, llave |
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| Catalan | clau anglesa, clau, collador |
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| Verbs | wrench | twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates |
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