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a large pipe wrench with L-shaped adjustable jaws that tighten as pressure on the handle is increased

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  1. n. a large pipe wrench with L-shaped adjustable jaws that tighten as pressure on the handle is increased
  2. A pipe wrench having an adjustable L-shaped jaw piece sliding in a sleeve that is pivoted to, and loosely embraces, the handle. Pressure on the handle increases the grip.
  3. A pipe wrench having an adjustable L-shaped jaw piece slidingin a sleeve that is pivoted to, and loosely embraces, the handle.Pressure on the handle increases the grip.