Hook Wrench (Noun)
Meaning
A wrench with a hook that fits over a nut or bolt head.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic used a hook wrench to loosen the stubborn bolt on the engine block.
- A hook wrench is often used in tight spaces where a traditional wrench cannot fit.
- He rummaged through his toolbox to find the hook wrench needed for the repair job.
- The hook wrench slipped off the nut head, stripping the threads and making the problem worse.
- The hook wrench was specifically designed to fit over the unique bolt head on the antique machinery.