llave de chicharra and llave de carraca

English translation: ratchet wrench

11:13 Sep 13, 2007
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Construction / Civil Engineering / tools
Spanish term or phrase: llave de chicharra and llave de carraca
Hi! I'd like to know what these are in English. Anyone have an idea?

Much appreciated!!!!!
Elizabeth
biz (X)
United States
Local time: 04:30
English translation:ratchet wrench
Explanation:
Same thing, also "de trinquete"

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Note added at 51 mins (2007-09-13 12:04:10 GMT) Post-grading
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You could use "socket wrench" when you don't want to repeat, though they are synonyms.
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David Russi
United States
Local time: 02:30
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hi! the text says use BOTH a chicharra and carraca... so I can't use the same word for both. thank you anyway! I do appreciate your help!
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llave de chicharra / llave de carraca
ratchet wrench


Explanation:
Same thing, also "de trinquete"

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Note added at 51 mins (2007-09-13 12:04:10 GMT) Post-grading
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You could use "socket wrench" when you don't want to repeat, though they are synonyms.

David Russi
United States
Local time: 02:30
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Grading comment
hi! the text says use BOTH a chicharra and carraca... so I can't use the same word for both. thank you anyway! I do appreciate your help!
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Asker: hi! the text says use BOTH a chicharra and carraca... so I can't use the same word for both. thank you anyway! I do appreciate your help!

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