Pipe Wrench (Noun)
Meaning
Adjustable wrench for gripping and turning a pipe; has two serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip the pipe.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The plumber used a pipe wrench to loosen the corroded pipe under the sink.
- He struggled to find the right tool, but finally grabbed a pipe wrench to tighten the loose pipe.
- The adjustable pipe wrench allowed her to grip the pipe firmly without damaging it.
- To fix the leaky faucet, he needed a pipe wrench to turn the corroded pipe.
- The pipe wrench was the perfect tool for gripping and twisting the rusty pipe in the old house.