socket wrench

ˈsɒkɪt rɛntʃ

Definition

Definition of socket wrench - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

tools

tool for turning nuts or bolts using various sockets

He used a socket wrench to tighten the bolts on the bike frame.
A socket wrench is essential for any mechanic.
She borrowed a socket wrench to fix the car engine.

ratchet wrench

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Images of socket wrench

tool for turning nuts or bolts using various sockets

Expressions with socket

power socket

device with openings where a plug connects to get electric power

The lamp would not turn on because the power socket was broken.

electric socket

device providing power to electrical appliances

Plug the charger into the electric socket.

wall socket

device in a wall for electrical power access

Plug the charger into the wall socket.

eye socket

bony cavity in the skull holding the eyeball

The doctor examined the eye socket for fractures.

lamp socket

device in a light fitting that holds a bulb and supplies power

Make sure the lamp socket is switched off before changing the bulb.

plug socket

device with holes where a plug is inserted to receive electricity

The lamp will not work unless you use the correct plug socket.

Expressions with wrench

wrench from

pull away from someone or something with great force

She tried to wrench the toy from his hands.

monkey wrench

tool with adjustable jaws for gripping

He used a monkey wrench to fix the pipe.

put a wrench in someone's plans

cause disruption to someone's plans or activities

The rain put a wrench in our picnic plans.

throw a wrench

cause a problem or delay in a plan

They threw a wrench in our plans by canceling the event.

wrench in the works

unexpected problem or obstacle that causes trouble

A wrench in the works delayed the project.

wrench oneself free

free oneself by twisting or pulling forcefully

He wrenched himself free from the tangled ropes.

adjustable wrench

tool with a movable jaw for turning nuts and bolts

He tightened the bolt using an adjustable wrench.

crescent wrench

adjustable tool for gripping and turning nuts or bolts

He tightened the bolt using a crescent wrench.

pipe wrench

adjustable tool for gripping and turning pipes

The plumber used a pipe wrench to fix the leak.

the wrench of parting

emotional pain felt when leaving someone or something

She felt the wrench of parting as she left home.

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French:clé à douille, ...
German:Steckschlüssel, ...
Italian:chiave a tubo, ...
Spanish:llave de tubo, ...
Portuguese:chave de caixa, ...
Chinese:套筒扳手, ...
Japanese:ソケットレンチ, ...
Arabic:مِفْكُّ رُؤُوس, ...
Hebrew:מַפְתֵּחַ בּוּקְסָה, ...
Russian:торцевой ключ, ...
Ukrainian:торцевий ключ, ...
Hindi:सॉकेट रिंच, ...
Bengali:সকেট রেঞ্চ, ...
Catalan:clau de tub, ...
Czech:ráčnový klíč, ...
Danish:topnøgle, ...
Dutch:dopsleutel, ...
Greek:καστάνια, ...
Hungarian:dugókulcs, ...
Khmer:សោប្រហោង, ...
Korean:소켓 렌치, ...
Persian:آچار بکس, ...
Polish:klucz nasadowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):chave de caixa, ...
Romanian:cheie tubulară, ...
Swedish:hylsnyckel, ...
Thai:ประแจบล็อก, ...
Turkish:lokma anahtarı, ...
Vietnamese:cờ lê ổ cắm, ...

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