HANDSPIKE Antonyms
Definition of HANDSPIKE
Best Opposite Words For HANDSPIKE
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hammer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled • a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking • the ossicle attached to the eardrum • a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc. • a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw • a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate • a power tool for drilling rocks • the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) verb • beat with or as if with a hammer • create by hammering | ||||||||
pliers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws | ||||||||
screwdriver | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw • a cocktail made with vodka and orange juice | ||||||||
spanner | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt | ||||||||
wrench | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a jerky pulling movement • a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt verb • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • make a sudden twisting motion • twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
adjustable wrench | nounn | |||||||
noun • can be changed to different settings | ||||||||
allen wrench | nounn | |||||||
noun • a wrench for Allen screws | ||||||||
pipe wrench | nounn | |||||||
noun • adjustable wrench for gripping and turning a pipe; has two serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip the pipe | ||||||||
socket wrench | nounn | |||||||
noun • a wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted |