Tube 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 tube wrench to loosen the corroded pipe under the sink.
- To reach the tight space behind the boiler, she had to use a long-handled tube wrench.
- He applied penetrating oil to the rusty pipe and waited for it to take effect before using the tube wrench.
- When the pipe fitting was over-tightened, the handyman had to use a tube wrench to grip and loosen it carefully.
- The DIY homeowner was able to find a tube wrench at the hardware store that fit her budget and got the job done.