Chain Tongs (Noun)

Meaning

A pipe wrench used for turning large pipes; an adjustable chain circles the pipe with its ends connected to the head whose teeth engage the pipe.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Usages

• Plural Form

Examples

• The plumber used chain tongs to grip and turn the large pipe in the basement.
• Chain tongs were necessary for the job due to the size and material of the pipe.
• He struggled to loosen the corroded pipe until he switched to using chain tongs.
• The adjustable chain on the tongs allowed for a secure grip on the pipe's surface.
• The chain tongs provided the extra leverage needed to tighten the pipe fitting.

Hypernyms

• Tube Wrench