Stillson Wrench (Noun)
Meaning
A large pipe wrench with L-shaped adjustable jaws that tighten as pressure on the handle is increased.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The plumber used a stillson wrench to grip the rusty pipe and loosen the corroded fitting.
- To tighten the large pipe, the worker applied more pressure to the handle of the stillson wrench.
- The stillson wrench allowed the engineer to easily adjust the jaw size to fit the various pipes in the system.
- The stillson wrench was the perfect tool for the job, providing the extra grip needed to loosen the stubborn pipe.
- In the toolbox, the stillson wrench was a favorite among the maintenance crew due to its versatility and ease of use.