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open-end wrench

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open-end wrench
n.
A wrench having fixed, open jaws on one or both ends.
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Noun1.open-end wrench - a wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle)
S wrench - a wrench with an S-shaped handle
spanner, wrench - a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt


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The most usual shapes are called open-end wrench and box-end wrench.
With a 5/8-in open-end wrench, loosen the track adjuster bleed valve just enough to allow grease to flow.
So the job of the adjustable open-end wrench is to tighten any loose nut-bolts.
 
 
 
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