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Torque wrenches

Scope note

Wrenches that measure and indicate the amount of turning and twisting force being applied, as when tightening nuts or bolts. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300023386

Broader Terms used

<pressure measuring devices>

Term used for

wrenches, torque

Equivalent Terms used

torque wrench

Created

13yrs ago

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