Allen key

noun

British
: a small tool that is used to turn a special type of screw

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Assembly was straightforward and required only an Allen key, but the crib is heavy, so putting it together is best accomplished with two people. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024

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“Allen key.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Allen%20key. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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