adjustable wrench

noun
UK: /əˈdʒʌstəbl rentʃ/
US: /əˈdʒʌstəbəl rentʃ/

  1. A tool with a movable jaw used to grip and turn nuts and bolts of different sizes.

    1. I need an adjustable wrench to tighten this bolt on the bike. [ ] [ ]
    2. Using an adjustable wrench, he carefully loosened the rusted pipe fitting without damaging it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

adjustable spanner

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "adjustable wrench" is /əˈdʒʌstəbl rentʃ/ in British English and /əˈdʒʌstəbəl rentʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adjustable wrench": adjustable spanner.

Example usage of "adjustable wrench": "I need an adjustable wrench to tighten this bolt on the bike.". More examples on the page.