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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA plumber's wrench for gripping and turning pipes.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Stillsons
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Etymology
Named after Daniel Chapman Stillson, the American inventor who patented the tool in the 1870s.
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.
