Which tool is designed to grip and turn pipe fittings?

• A. Pipe Wrench
• B. Measuring Tape
• C. Open End Wrench
• D. Reciprocating Saw

Answer: (A)

Gripping and turning pipe fittings requires a tool that can bite into round surfaces and apply turning force without slipping. A pipe wrench is designed for this purpose: its adjustable jaw with toothed, curved surfaces grips the pipe securely, and the screw mechanism tightens the jaw as you turn, increasing the grip and letting you rotate fittings reliably. The other tools serve different tasks: a measuring tape measures length, not grip; an open end wrench works on hex nuts but isn’t well suited for round pipe surfaces and can slip; a reciprocating saw cuts material, not to grasp and twist fittings. So the pipe wrench is the best choice for this job.