smoke wrench
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Meaning · English
A blowtorch, usually an acetylene torch.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
First, get a smoke wrench—what mechanics call an acetylene torch.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “smoke wrench” mean?
A blowtorch, usually an acetylene torch.
Is “smoke wrench” formal or informal?
smoke wrench is generally slang.