plench

English

Etymology

Blend of pliers +‎ wrench

Noun

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.