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Wrench, Adjustable (Crescent)

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Definition:
A wrench that has jaws which are slightly angled toward the end of the tool and is characterized by a knurled spiral adjustment wheel that moves one end of the wrench jaw, allowing a fine adjustment.

The tool can be used for bolt adjustments or plumbing fixture adjustments where there is a flat surface for the wrench to grip.

Also Known As: crescent wrench, spanner wrench, monkey wrench (early version)

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