open-end wrench

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open-end wrench

open-end wrench

A wrench having fixed, open jaws on one or both ends.

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Noun

open-end wrench - a wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle)

tappet wrench

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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