Definition of stillson wrench
: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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Origin and Etymology of stillson wrench
from Stillson, a trademark
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