wrench
Plural
wrenches
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a hand tool with a handle and a jaw or jaws designed to grip, turn, or hold objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes
A wrench is a tool used to grip and turn objects, typically nuts, bolts, or pipes, to tighten or loosen them. It has a handle and a set of jaws that adjust to fit around the object. Wrenches come in various types, such as adjustable wrenches, which can change size to fit different fasteners, and socket wrenches, which use different-sized sockets to fit over bolts. They are commonly used in mechanical, plumbing, and construction work to provide leverage for turning objects that require force.
- He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the bicycle's handlebars.
- The plumber used an adjustable wrench to tighten the leaking pipe.
- She needed a larger wrench to loosen the rusted nuts on the car's wheel.
- The mechanic used a torque wrench to ensure the bolts were tightened to the specified torque.
- The assembly line worker used a wrench to secure the components of the machine.
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a sudden, forceful pull
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