: an L-shaped hexagonal metal bar either end of which fits the socket of a screw or bolt
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Her travel kit typically includes duct tape, Allen wrenches and other small tools for minor fixes.
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
As long as the bolts are steel (most are), these magnetic inserts drop right in and prevent an Allen wrench from fitting into the bolt head.
—Matt Jancer, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2023
Some use Allen wrench screws, while other manufacturers use two nut-and-bolt attachment points at the four connection points to secure the clamp to the tent, sandwiched between the rack itself.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
The entire unit is assembled with an Allen wrench which is included.
—Hannah Jones, Country Living, 11 Aug. 2023
The Quad Lock does need to be installed via Allen wrench, so the mount is not movable once fully attached.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 13 July 2023
Step One: Disassemble Locate the set screw behind your faucet's handle (or both handles), and remove it using either a screwdriver or Allen wrench.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 30 June 2023
Omar Rawlings/Getty The furious twists of the Allen wrench between Miles 8 and 9 cost Scaroni less than a minute, leaving her plenty of time to build back a lead that was never threatened from Mile 6.
—Michael Silverman, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Apr. 2023
The tool bag’s ample pockets contain plenty of room for an extra set of SAE Allen wrenches to suit.
—Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2023
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
As long as the bolts are steel (most are), these magnetic inserts drop right in and prevent an Allen wrench from fitting into the bolt head.
—Matt Jancer, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2023
Some use Allen wrench screws, while other manufacturers use two nut-and-bolt attachment points at the four connection points to secure the clamp to the tent, sandwiched between the rack itself.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
The entire unit is assembled with an Allen wrench which is included.
—Hannah Jones, Country Living, 11 Aug. 2023
The Quad Lock does need to be installed via Allen wrench, so the mount is not movable once fully attached.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 13 July 2023
Step One: Disassemble Locate the set screw behind your faucet's handle (or both handles), and remove it using either a screwdriver or Allen wrench.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 30 June 2023
Omar Rawlings/Getty The furious twists of the Allen wrench between Miles 8 and 9 cost Scaroni less than a minute, leaving her plenty of time to build back a lead that was never threatened from Mile 6.
—Michael Silverman, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Apr. 2023
The tool bag’s ample pockets contain plenty of room for an extra set of SAE Allen wrenches to suit.
—Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2023
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Allen wrench
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Al·len wrench
ˈal-ən- 
: an L-shaped hexagonal metal bar used to turn a screw or bolt
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