Architecture and Construction - Gripping and Twisting Tools

Here you will learn some English words related to gripping and twisting tools such as "crimper", "wrench", and "pliers".

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wire crimper [noun]

a tool used to compress and secure connectors or terminals onto the ends of wires, creating a reliable and permanent electrical connection

Ex: When repairing the car , she needed a wire crimper to attach new connectors to the wires under the hood .

conduit bender [noun]

a specialized tool used to bend metal conduit, such as electrical metallic tubing (EMT) or rigid conduit, into desired angles or curves

Ex: He grabbed the conduit bender from his toolbox before starting the installation .

crimper [noun]

a tool used to compress and secure connectors or terminals onto the ends of wires, creating a reliable and permanent electrical connection

pliers [noun]

a small metal tool with two jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting materials such as wires, pipes, or small objects

Ex: The plumber used channel-lock pliers to tighten the pipe fittings .

lineman pliers [noun]

a type of heavy-duty pliers used by electricians and other professionals for gripping, twisting, bending, and cutting wires, as well as for gripping and pulling objects with their serrated jaws and cutting edges

Ex: He used lineman pliers to pull the nail out of the wooden beam .

adjustable pliers [noun]

versatile hand tools with adjustable jaws that can be set to different widths, allowing for a secure grip on various sizes of objects

Ex: The adjustable pliers are great for working with various sizes of plumbing parts .

slip-joint pliers [noun]

adjustable pliers with a sliding joint that allows for different jaw openings

Ex: I adjusted the slip-joint pliers to fit the small bolt I needed to remove .

hog ring pliers [noun]

a specialized hand tool used to attach hog rings, which are circular metal fasteners, to secure or join materials together

Ex: The farmer needed hog ring pliers to fasten the netting to the chicken coop .

locking pliers [noun]

a type of hand tool featuring adjustable jaws that can be locked into position, allowing for a secure and stable grip on various objects, providing enhanced control and stability during tasks such as clamping, twisting, or holding

Ex: He adjusted the locking pliers to get a tighter hold on the wire before cutting it .

long-nose pliers [noun]

pliers with long, tapered jaws for reaching into narrow spaces and gripping small objects

Ex: The jeweler reached for the long-nose pliers to shape the wire into a perfect loop .

bent-nose pliers [noun]

a type of hand tool with tapered, angled jaws that have a bent shape

Ex: For the delicate task , she relied on the precision of the bent-nose pliers to avoid damaging the components .

pipe bender [noun]

a tool used to bend pipes to specific angles or curves without causing damage to the pipe material

Ex: The plumber carried a pipe bender to the site to bend pipes for the new plumbing installation .

wrench [noun]

a hand tool with a handle and a jaw or jaws designed to grip, turn, or hold objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes

Ex: She needed a larger wrench to loosen the rusted nuts on the car 's wheel .

adjustable wrench [noun]

a type of wrench with a movable part that can turn or hold things of different sizes

Ex: She appreciated how the adjustable wrench could replace multiple fixed-size wrenches .

combination wrench [noun]

a versatile hand tool with two open ends of different sizes, designed for tightening or loosening nuts and bolts

Ex: She used the combination wrench to loosen the rusted nut on the pipe .

socket wrench [noun]

a hand tool with a ratcheting mechanism and interchangeable sockets, used for tightening or loosening nuts and bolts with greater precision and ease

Ex: The mechanic grabbed a socket wrench to work on the car 's suspension .

Allen wrench [noun]

a compact hand tool with a hexagonal-shaped tip used to drive screws or bolts with hexagonal sockets

Ex: He grabbed the Allen wrench from the toolbox to fix the table leg .

torque wrench [noun]

a specialized hand tool designed to apply a specific amount of torque or rotational force to tighten or loosen nuts, bolts, and other fasteners, ensuring proper tension and preventing over-tightening or under-tightening

Ex: She grabbed the torque wrench to make sure the bolts on the machine were secure .

pipe wrench [noun]

a heavy-duty hand tool with adjustable jaws used for gripping and turning pipes, fittings, and other cylindrical objects, providing a strong grip and leverage for various plumbing and mechanical applications

Ex: She tightened the pipe with a pipe wrench to ensure no leaks .

box-end wrench [noun]

a hand tool with a closed-looped, box-shaped end that fits snugly around the flats of nuts and bolts, providing a secure grip and allowing for the application of torque during tightening or loosening tasks

Ex: She had to use a box-end wrench to loosen the stubborn nut on the metal frame .

open-end wrench [noun]

a hand tool with two U-shaped ends of different sizes, designed to grip and turn nuts and bolts with flat surfaces, providing a versatile and convenient option for various tightening and loosening applications

Ex: I need an open-end wrench to work on these small bolts under the car .

tappet wrench [noun]

a tool that helps tighten or adjust parts in machines or engines, making sure they work properly

Ex: She reached for the tappet wrench to tighten the valve tappets during the engine rebuild .

ratchet wrench [noun]

a hand tool that features a ratcheting mechanism, allowing for continuous rotation in one direction while preventing backward movement

Ex: I could n't find the right size socket for my ratchet wrench , so I had to use a different tool .

flare nut wrench [noun]

a specialized tool designed with an open-end wrench head that incorporates a slight flare, allowing it to grip and tighten or loosen nuts on pipes or tubing while minimizing the risk of damaging the nut or fitting

Ex: The mechanic used a flare nut wrench to loosen the flare nut on the fuel line .

faucet seat wrench [noun]

a tool used to remove and install faucet seats in plumbing applications

Ex: After struggling with the tight faucet seat , he realized he needed a faucet seat wrench to finish the repair .

clamp [noun]

a device that is used to hold or compress two or more things together firmly

C-clamp [noun]

a hand tool with a C-shaped frame and a screw mechanism used to hold objects together securely during various tasks

Ex: She needed a C-clamp to stabilize the metal sheet before welding it .

bar clamp [noun]

a type of clamp consisting of a long bar or beam with adjustable jaws on each end, operated by a screw mechanism, used for securing and applying pressure to hold objects in place during woodworking or other projects

Ex: I need a larger bar clamp to secure these metal frames before welding them together .

pipe clamp [noun]

a type of clamp that utilizes a length of pipe and adjustable jaws to secure and apply pressure on objects during woodworking or metalworking tasks, providing a versatile and strong clamping solution

Ex: The workshop had several pipe clamps of different sizes to handle various pipe diameters .

quick clamp [noun]

a one-handed clamp with a quick-release mechanism for effortless and rapid clamping

Ex: He reached for the quick clamp to prevent the two boards from shifting while he screwed them in .

F-clamp [noun]

a type of clamp that features an F-shaped design, with a fixed jaw on one end and a sliding jaw on a threaded screw for adjustable and secure clamping of objects

Ex: I used an F-clamp to prevent the pieces from shifting while assembling the cabinet .

band clamp [noun]

a type of clamp that uses a flexible band or strap, typically made of nylon or metal, tightened with a ratchet mechanism to secure and hold irregularly shaped objects or assemblies during gluing, clamping, or assembly processes

Ex: For this project , I found a band clamp to be the best tool for securing the two curved parts .

toggle clamp [noun]

a type of clamp that uses a lever and linkage system to secure objects in place quickly and securely with a simple flipping motion, providing a reliable and convenient clamping solution

Ex: With a quick pull on the handle , the toggle clamp secured the item firmly , making the process much faster .

spring clamp [noun]

a type of clamp that features two hinged arms with spring tension, allowing for quick and easy one-handed operation to hold objects together or secure them in place

Ex: She used a spring clamp to temporarily secure the trim to the door frame .

corner clamp [noun]

a specialized clamp designed to hold two workpieces together at a 90-degree angle, allowing for precise and secure assembly of corners during woodworking or other projects

Ex: He placed the corner clamp on the table to hold the shelf in position while securing it with screws .

vise [noun]

a tool that has two parts that can be moved together by tightening a screw or a lever to hold an object firmly while work is being done on it

brick tong [noun]

a specialized hand tool used for securely gripping and carrying bricks or blocks during masonry work

Ex: To move the bricks from the pallet to the wall , he grabbed the brick tong and secured a few at a time .

cable puller [noun]

a tool or device used to exert force and aid in the pulling or tensioning of cables or wires, often used in electrical or construction work

Ex: After setting up the cable puller , the team was able to finish the installation within an hour .

magnetic pick-up tool [noun]

a handheld device equipped with a magnet at one end, used for retrieving and collecting small metallic objects in hard-to-reach places by attracting them with its magnetic force

Ex: She used the magnetic pick-up tool to quickly grab a wrench that had rolled under the car .

miter gauge [noun]

a woodworking tool that guides the movement of a workpiece for making precise crosscuts or angled cuts on a table saw or other similar machines

Ex: For cutting crown molding , the carpenter set the miter gauge at a 45-degree angle .

water meter key [noun]

a specialized tool used to access and operate water meters typically found in outdoor meter pits or boxes

Ex: When the pipe burst , we quickly grabbed the water meter key to turn off the water supply .

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