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Allen key

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Allen key
n
(Engineering / Tools) an L-shaped tool consisting of a rod having a hexagonal cross section, used to turn a screw (Allen screw) with a hexagonal recess in the head. A different size of key is required for each size of screw
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Allen key [ˈælənˌkiː] Allen wrench (US) [ˈælənˌrentʃ] N → llave f (de)Allen
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