noun

Stillson

Stillson (noun) means a type of adjustable wrench with serrated jaws, used for gripping pipes; also called a pipe wrench. Example: “He grabbed the stillson to loosen the rusted pipe fitting.”

noun

A type of adjustable wrench with serrated jaws, used for gripping pipes; also called a pipe wrench.

"He grabbed the stillson to loosen the rusted pipe fitting."

How to use Stillson

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA plumber's wrench for gripping and turning pipes.

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Word forms

Stillsons plural, Stillsons plural

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Etymology

Named after Daniel Chapman Stillson, the American inventor who patented the tool in the 1870s.

· First attested 1870

Class of 1870 Stillson joined the language around 1870.

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Frequently asked questions

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.