a ratchet
You may be thinking of a spanner, which is what the English call the tool that Americans call a wrench.Americans also have another tool called a 'spanner wrench'.
he patented the wrench in 1835
I believe a striking wrench is a combination adjustable/hammer type of wrench used in the mining industry. I have one on hand in my tool box if you want a pic, I'll be glad to take one for you or simply look at the picture in the related link.
Yes, a torque wrench is a precision instrument (or tool). -If damaged or even slightly bent it may give incorrect readings. It should always be kept in a separate case or box, nut just flung in a toolbox with over heavy tools (as I sometimes see)
Flare nut wrenches are just small wrenches, usually 5/16 or similar with a slot to pass over the pipe.
A wrench is callsified as a tool.
a wrench
A wrench is a tool used to turn a bolt or nut.
An open end wrench.
some examples of turning tool are Monkey Wrench, Adjustable Wrench,Allen Wrench
A spanner is the British term for wrench. -Same tool, different name.
It is a wrench
industrial wrench
A commonly used tool to tighten a stripped Allen wrench screw is a screw extractor.
The mallet is a tool. A monkey wrench is a tool. Masking tape is a tool.
Monkey Wrench
A spanner or wrench.