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Stillson wrench

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Stillson wrench [ˈstɪlsən]
n
(Engineering / Tools)™ a large wrench having adjustable jaws that tighten as the pressure on the handle is increased
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Noun1.Stillson wrench - a large pipe wrench with L-shaped adjustable jaws that tighten as pressure on the handle is increasedStillson wrench - a large pipe wrench with L-shaped adjustable jaws that tighten as pressure on the handle is increased
pipe wrench, tube wrench - adjustable wrench for gripping and turning a pipe; has two serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip the pipe


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