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allen key

/ˈælən kiː/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.31 in modern English

Syllables
al-len key
IPA
/ˈælən kiː/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of hex head wrench.

Etymology

Allen + key, from the name of the Allen Manufacturing Company.

Inflected Forms

Allen keys (plural)

Phrases

Allen screw Allen bolt

Frequently Paired Words

Allen screw Allen bolt

Synonyms

hex head wrench allen wrench zeta key unbrako key inbus key zeta wrench hex key unbrako wrench inbus wrench

Questions

How do you pronounce allen key?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈælən kiː/.
What does allen key mean?
Synonym of hex head wrench.
Where does allen key come from?
Allen + key, from the name of the Allen Manufacturing Company.

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