wrench; spanner; part to turn
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
wrench; spanner; screwdriver wrench
Commonly used for mechanical maintenance and hardware work, standard term for the tool.
The mechanic tightened the bicycle's screws with a wrench.
I need an adjustable wrench to fix the faucet.
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Workers on the construction site are using wrenches to repair pipelines.
This wrench is too small to loosen this large nut.
There are several different types of wrenches in the toolbox.
noun
handle; operating part
Refers to the manually operated turning part of various household or industrial appliances.
The tuning knob of this old radio broke, so I can't change channels.
The brake lever of an old-fashioned bicycle is on the right side of the handlebar.
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The brightness adjustment lever of this table lamp is on the side of the base.
You can turn this lever to adjust the machine's speed.
The water inlet lever of the washing machine needs regular checks for leaks.