Lingaku- hex key; hexagonal wrench key; Allen key (TM); Allen wrench (TM)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- hex key
- hexagonal wrench key
- Allen key (TM)
- Allen wrench (TM)
A hex key is a tool used to drive fasteners with a hexagonal socket. It is commonly used in assembling furniture or machinery and comes in various sizes to fit different screws.
Please use this hex key to tighten the screw.
I lost the hex key, so I used a Phillips screwdriver instead.
This term describes the same tool, emphasizing its shape as a wrench designed to fit in hexagonal fasteners. It indicates that it can be used in mechanical contexts.
I need to take a hexagonal wrench with me for bicycle maintenance.
The term "Allen key" is a brand name that has become a genericized term for the tool. It is often used interchangeably with hex key but can refer specifically to the type commonly found in ready-to-assemble furniture.
An Allen key is often used for ready-to-assemble furniture.
Similar to the previous term, this is also a brand name that refers to the same tool. It emphasizes the practical application of the tool in various assembly tasks.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ろくかくぼうすぱな六角棒スパナをつかう使うto use a hex keyろくかくぼうすぱな六角棒スパナをもっている持っているto have a hex keyろくかくぼうすぱな六角棒スパナをさがす探すto look for a hex keyろくかくぼうすぱな六角棒スパナをかう買うto buy a hex keyてきせつ適切なろくかくぼうすぱな六角棒スパナappropriate hex keyろくかくぼうすぱな六角棒スパナでしめる締めるto tighten with a hex keyろくかくぼうすぱな六角棒スパナをとりだす取り出すto take out a hex keyろくかくぼうすぱな六角棒スパナがひつよう必要a hex key is neededろくかくぼうすぱな六角棒スパナをつかった使ったさぎょう作業work done using a hex keyさいずサイズのことなる異なるろくかくぼうすぱな六角棒スパナhex keys of different sizes