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Carriage Wrench

Description:

A carriage wrench is a specialized tool used for tightening or loosening nuts and bolts on a carriage, which is a wheeled vehicle typically used for transportation. It features a sturdy construction, an ergonomic handle, and various sizes of open-end or box-end wrenches to fit different bolt heads or nuts.

Senses:

Sense 1: Tool for Carriages

In this sense, a carriage wrench refers to a specific tool designed for maintaining and repairing carriages, such as horse-drawn carriages, chariots, or old-fashioned transportation vehicles. It enables efficient fastening or unfastening of carriage components for maintenance purposes.

Sense 2: Adjustable Wrench

In a different context, a carriage wrench can also pertain to an adjustable wrench that resembles the shape of a carriage when fully opened. It comes with a movable jaw, allowing the wrench to adjust its size to fit various nut or bolt sizes within its range.

Sample Sentences:

• I used a carriage wrench to tighten the nuts on the wheels of the vintage horse-drawn carriage.
• Make sure to carry a carriage wrench in your toolbox when restoring antique carriages.
• He grabbed a carriage wrench to loosen the stubborn bolt on the carriage axle.
• The mechanic skillfully adjusted the size of the carriage wrench to match the seized nut.

Possible Related Products:

• Carriage Wrench Set
• Carriage Repair Kit
• Horse-drawn Carriages
• Adjustable Wrench