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torque wrench

American  

noun

  1. a wrench having a dial or other indicator showing the amount of torque being applied.

torque wrench British  

noun

  1. a type of wrench with a gauge attached to indicate the torque applied to the workpiece

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Etymology

Origin of torque wrench

First recorded in 1945–50

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