Allen wrench
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Allen wrench
Formerly a trademark
Example Sentences
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Standard models typically come with an Allen wrench and/or a reset button.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2023
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
He has me sit down and uses an Allen wrench to loosen the top coupling.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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