lug wrench
Plural
lug wrenches
1
a tool for loosening or tightening the nuts that hold a wheel in place on a car
A lug wrench is a tool used to remove and tighten the lug nuts on a vehicle’s wheels. It typically has a long handle, which provides leverage to make it easier to loosen or tighten the nuts. The wrench may have a cross shape or a simple "L" shape, with one or more sizes of sockets at the end to fit different types of lug nuts. Lug wrenches are an essential part of a vehicle’s emergency kit, as they are used when changing a flat tire or performing wheel-related maintenance.
- He used a lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts before changing the tire.
- She kept a lug wrench in the trunk for emergencies.
- They upgraded to a heavy-duty lug wrench for easier use.
- A lug wrench is essential for changing flat tires.
- After getting a flat tire, Jack used a lug wrench to change the wheel.