Allen wrench
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Allen wrench
Formerly a trademark
Example Sentences
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Dad hats serve a purpose, like a lathe or an Allen wrench.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2021
You’ll also want to bring essential bike tools, like tire levers, an Allen wrench, spare bike tube and tire, chain links, a pump, chain tool and lube.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2021
You can see the particleboard where you cracked the façade with that stupid little Allen wrench.
From Fox News • Jul. 2, 2020
“I hear that all the time,” Block responds without slowing, even as I stop to admire a 10-foot-tall monument to the Ikea Allen wrench.
From The Verge • Dec. 18, 2019
“Five-eighths,” he said, holding out the Allen wrench.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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