Tap Wrench (Noun)
Meaning
A wrench for turning a tap to create an internal screw thread.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- To create the internal screw thread, the machinist carefully selected a tap wrench that fit the specific tap being used.
- The tap wrench was designed to provide extra leverage and control when cutting threads in metal.
- He struggled to find the right tap wrench in his toolbox, but eventually found one that fit the tap perfectly.
- Using a tap wrench, the engineer was able to create a precise internal thread in the metal pipe.
- The craftsman preferred a manual tap wrench over a power tool, as it gave him more control over the threading process.