Stillson
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Noun — A type of adjustable wrench with serrated jaws, used for gripping pipes; also called a pipe wrench.
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Etymology
Named after Daniel Chapman Stillson, the American inventor who patented the tool in the 1870s.
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What does “Stillson” mean?
The word “Stillson” means a type of adjustable wrench with serrated jaws, used for gripping pipes; also called a pipe wrench. In plain terms, a plumber's wrench for gripping and turning pipes.
How do you use “Stillson” in a sentence?
Here is “Stillson” used in a sentence: “He grabbed the stillson to loosen the rusted pipe fitting.”
What part of speech is “Stillson”?
“Stillson” is a noun.
Where does the word “Stillson” come from?
The word “Stillson” dates back to around 1870. Named after Daniel Chapman Stillson, the American inventor who patented the tool in the 1870s.