plench

noun

plench

noun

Etymology Blend of pliers + wrench.

1

A tool combining features of pliers and wrench, for use in microgravity.

The plench produces sufficient torque to move a nut, but doesn't pass on torque to the astronaut. External torque to move socket wrench is produced by squeezing the handles.1964 April, Popular Science, page 115:

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