box wrench

box wrench
a wrench having ends that surround the nut or head of a bolt. See illus. under wrench.

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  • box end wrench — noun a wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt head • Syn: ↑box wrench • Hypernyms: ↑wrench, ↑spanner • Part Meronyms: ↑socket …   Useful english dictionary

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