Pin Wrench (Noun)
Meaning
A wrench that has a projecting pin that fits into a socket on the object to be turned.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The plumber used a pin wrench to tighten the corroded valve without damaging its surface.
- To adjust the gear on her bicycle, she needed a specialized pin wrench that fit into a small socket.
- The mechanic carefully selected a pin wrench that matched the pattern on the rusted bolt.
- A pin wrench is necessary for servicing certain models of gearboxes due to their unique socket configurations.
- Using the provided pin wrench, he carefully aligned the gear assembly and tightened the pins in place.