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torque wrench

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torque wrench [′tȯrk ‚rench]
(engineering)
A hand or power tool used to turn a nut on a bolt that can be adjusted to deliver a predetermined amount of force to the bolt when tightening the nut.
A wrench that measures torque while being turned.

torque wrench
A wrench that incorporates a gauge, such as a dial, that provides a numerical indication of the torque that has been applied to a shaft.


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