stillson wrench

noun

still·​son wrench

ˈstilsən-

: a pipe wrench having an adjustable L-shaped jaw sliding in a sleeve that is pivoted to and loosely encircles the handle so that pressure on the handle increases the grip

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Etymology

from Stillson, a trademark

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Rhymes for stillson wrench

• clench
• drench
• quench
• stench
• tench
• trench
• wench
• entrench
• retrench
• workbench