Lug Wrench (Noun)
Meaning
A wrench with jaws that have projecting lugs to engage the object that is to be rotated.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic used a lug wrench to loosen the stubborn lug nuts on the wheel.
- A lug wrench is typically used to change a tire, especially when the lug nuts are over-torqued.
- He rummaged through his toolbox to find the lug wrench needed to remove the wheel.
- The lug wrench slipped off the lug nut and rounded the corners, making it even harder to remove.
- She struggled to loosen the lug nuts with the lug wrench, but eventually managed to get them off.