smoke wrench

English

Noun

smoke wrench (plural smoke wrenches)

1. (slang) A blowtorch, usually an acetylene torch.
   • 1999 September, Allen D. Berrien, “The Boat Doctor”, in Boating, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., →ISSN, page 64:

     First, get a smoke wrench—what mechanics call an acetylene torch.

   • 2003 July 13, Transtar60, “Need help on dropping my rear end...(PIC)”, in alt.autos.studebaker‎^[1] (Usenet), message-ID <3F11F1A2.80105@earthlink.net>:

     Even if you are reusing your old springs, it maybe easier to cut the bolt and then get the spring up on a work bench to drive the bolt out.(Or use the smoke wrench on it).

   • 2008 September 9, aemeijers, “Adjustable wrench”, in alt.home.repair‎^[2] (Usenet), message-ID <1uDxk.209681$102.140783@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>:

     Vise grips in particular are the last resort before a smoke wrench- nothing to lose at that point.