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A screwdriver whose handle and hexagonal head are at right angles.See Also: Allen screw, Allen bolt
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Hex key — A hex key, also known as an Allen, Alum, hex head, or zeta key or wrench, is a tool used to drive screws and bolts that have a hexagonal socket in the head.Some features of this type of tool are: *The tool is simple, small and light. *The contact … Wikipedia
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