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Defenition of the word pipe wrench

    • Defenition of the word pipe wrench

      • An adjustable wrench (British: spanner) with a toothed jaw for gripping pipe, frequently used by a plumber or pipe fitter, to loosen and tighten pipes with threaded connections, designed such that any forward pressure on the handle tends to pull the jaws (otherwise slightly mobile in the tool plan) tighter together.
      • a wrench for gripping and turning a pipe; has two serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip the pipe
      • adjustable wrench for gripping and turning a pipe; has two serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip the pipe

    Synonyms for the word pipe wrench

      • tube wrench

    Hyponyms for the word pipe wrench

      • chain tongs
      • chain wrench
      • Stillson wrench

    Hypernyms for the word pipe wrench

      • adjustable spanner
      • adjustable wrench

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