pipe wrench

Noun
  1. Adjustable wrench for gripping and turning a pipe;
    Has two serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip the pipe (synset 103953742)
    is a type of: adjustable spanner, adjustable wrench - can be changed to different settings
    subtypes:
    • chain tongs - a pipe wrench used for turning large pipes; an adjustable chain circles the pipe with its ends connected to the head whose teeth engage the pipe
    • stillson wrench - a large pipe wrench with L-shaped adjustable jaws that tighten as pressure on the handle is increased
    same as: tube wrench

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