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Allen wrench
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
Allen wrench
(noun)
Allen wrench
/
ˈ
ælən-/
noun
plural
Allen wrenches
Allen wrench
/
ˈ
ælən-/
noun
plural
Allen wrenches
Britannica Dictionary definition of ALLEN WRENCH
[
count
]
US
:
a small tool that is used to turn a special type of screw
—
called also
(British)
Allen key
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