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plench

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of pliers +‎ wrench

Noun

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plench (plural plenches)

  1. A tool combining features of pliers and wrench, for use in microgravity.
    • 1964 April, Popular Science, page 115:
      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.
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