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Definition of Allen wrench in English:

Allen wrench

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noun

(also allen wrench)
Trademark ; US

  • An L-shaped metal bar with a hexagonal head at each end, used to turn bolts and screws having hexagonal sockets.

    British term Allen key

Pronunciation

Allen wrench

/ˈalən ˌrenCH/ /ˈælən ˌrɛntʃ/

Origin

Early 20th century from the name of the manufacturer, the Allen Manufacturing Company, of Hartford, Connecticut.