socket wrenches

A form of socket wrench — A type of wrench (spanner) featuring multiple removable and interchangeable socket heads (sockets), each designed to fit a particular size of bolt head or other fastener, which can be attached by the drive to a ratcheting handle, breaker bar, or other driver.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of socket wrench
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