socket wrench en · NOUN
Meanings
- A type of wrench (spanner) featuring multiple removable and interchangeable socket heads (sockets), each designed to fit a particular size of bolt head or other fastener, which can be attached by the drive to a ratcheting handle, breaker bar, or other driver.
- (archaic) Any wrench, including a nonratcheting one with an integral (nonremovable) head, that has an internal/concave feature (a socket) that engages the head of an external-wrenching fastener.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| socket wrenches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
tool · tool · spanner · wrench · spanner · wrench