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Inbus wrench

Inbus wrench

7.9
A small metal tool with a six-sided bar for turning screws with matching holes
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : llave Inbus
  • Be sure to bring the correct size Inbus wrench when you assemble the furniture.

Examples

  • The bike mechanic used an Inbus wrench to adjust the seat height.

  • I need an Inbus wrench to fix my bicycle.

  • I couldn't find my Inbus wrench, so I borrowed one from my neighbor.

  • The Inbus wrench is essential for assembling furniture.

  • Be sure to bring the correct size Inbus wrench when you assemble the furniture.

  • The bike mechanic used an Inbus wrench to adjust the seat height.

  • I couldn't find my Inbus wrench, so I borrowed one from my neighbor.

Synonyms

Allen wrench
vsInbus wrench
  • US
2 4.1

A small L-shaped tool with a six-sided end used to turn bolts with six-sided holes

is the same tool but the key term refers to a specific named type
hex key
vsInbus wrench
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A small L-shaped tool used to turn screws with a six-sided hole

is similar but refers to the tool without stressing the L shape
Inbus key
vsInbus wrench
  • Specialized
9.0

A small metal tool with a six-sided end for turning screws with a matching hole

is the same tool but a different name for the same item
Unbrako key
vsInbus wrench
  • Specialized
7.4

A small metal tool with a six-sided tip that turns screws with a six-sided hole in the head

is the same tool but uses the generic name not the brand
Allen key
vsInbus wrench
  • UK
4.7

A small L-shaped metal tool used to turn bolts and screws with six-sided holes

is the same tool but the key term is a different common name
Unbrako wrench
vsInbus wrench
  • Specialized
7.3

A tool like an Allen key for turning bolts and screws with six-sided sockets

is the same tool but the key term is the standard generic name

Surface Forms

Inbus wrench singular
Inbus wrenches plural

Morphology

Inbus + wrench

The compound is compositionally regular (modifier + wrench) so a learner would understand it denotes a type of wrench — i.e. a wrench for whatever ‘Inbus’ names. However, 'Inbus' is a technical/loanword not given in the dictionary and does not transparently convey the specific sense (hexagonal/Allen head), so understanding the exact meaning requires specialized or cross‑linguistic knowledge; this makes the expression only partially predictable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

The noun Inbus wrench comes from a German name Inbus, a short form of words that describe how the tool fits inside a six-sided hole in a screw. So, Inbus wrench means the small L-shaped wrench used to turn screws with a six-sided hole.