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Stillson wrench

(stil′sən)

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a wrench having a ridged jaw that moves through a collar pivoted loosely to the shaft, used for turning pipes, etc.: the jaw tightens as pressure is applied to the handle

Origin: after Daniel Stillson, its U.S. inventor (1869)

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