nutdriver en · NOUN
Etymology
From nut + driver, attested since circa 1900 and widespread in various industries since the 1920s; modeled on the earlier screwdriver.
Meanings
- A hand tool for driving nuts and bolts; similar to a screwdriver but with a different tip, usually a hexagonal socket (recess) for driving fasteners with external hexagonal heads. Suitable for low- and medium-torque applications.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nutdrivers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |