Noun: sparkplug wrench
- A wrench for removing or tightening spark plugs into the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine
"He couldn't find his sparkplug wrench and had to borrow one from his neighbour"
- Electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
"The mechanic replaced all six spark plugs to improve the engine's efficiency";
- sparking plug, plug
Derived forms: spark plugs
Type of: electrical device, spanner [Brit], wrench
Part of: ignition, ignition system
Encyclopedia: Spark plug