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S wrench

S wrench

7.5
A tool with an S-shaped handle for turning bolts in tight spaces
  • noun
  • /ɛs rɛnʧ/
translation icon : llave en S
  • An S wrench is ideal for loosening nuts in tight spaces where a straight handle won't fit.

Examples

  • An S wrench is ideal for loosening nuts in tight spaces where a straight handle won't fit.

  • The mechanic used an S wrench to reach the bolt hidden behind the engine.

  • He bought a new set of S wrenches for his workshop.

  • I need an S wrench to fix the pipes.

  • The mechanic uses an S wrench for tight spaces.

  • The mechanic used an S wrench to reach the bolt hidden behind the engine.

  • I need an S wrench to fix the pipes in the narrow corner of the bathroom.

Synonyms

wrench
vsS wrench
  • US
60 2.5

A hand tool with a shaped opening that grips and turns nuts and bolts

has an S shaped handle for reaching bolts in confined spaces

Surface Forms

S wrench singular
S wrenches plural

Morphology

S + wrench

The meaning is directly inferable by combining 'S' (indicating an S-shaped form) with 'wrench' (a hand tool); the phrase simply denotes a wrench whose handle is shaped like an 'S'. This follows common descriptive patterns (e.g. 'L-shaped', 'T-bone'), so a B1 learner who knows the letter/shape and 'wrench' will readily understand the term.

Etymology

S wrench gets its name from the tool's curved handle: the S bend on the wrench lets you reach bolts around parts in tight spots. That's why it means 'a wrench with an S-shaped handle used to reach bolts in tight or hard-to-reach places'.