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Allen key

Allen wrench

(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

allen wrench

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Allen key

[ˈælənˌkiː] Allen wrench (US) [ˈælənˌrentʃ] N → llave f (de) Allen

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After ten minutes, an Allen key would drop into the crate and the first to escape by undoing all three bolts would win dinner for their camp.

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The groom's father, Anthony Allen Key, served as best man.

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* The ability for the tolerance to be adjusted over the whole bearing surface by inserting the Allen key provided into the adjustment "screw in the side of the carriage.