llave calavera
English translation: box (end) wrench//closed end wrench
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| 5 | box (end) wrench//closed end wrench |
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| 3 | rear light key |
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| 3 | wrench |
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| 2 | fold-out wrench set / fold-out screwdriver set |
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40 mins confidence: 
rear light key Explanation: calavera is REAR LIGHT, REAR LAMP in Mexican Spanish, according to Harper Collins dictionary. I am a bit puzzled that this should require a key but perhaps it does for a truck. Harper Collins |
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1 hr confidence:
fold-out wrench set / fold-out screwdriver set Explanation: Not at all certain, but I found a "llave calavera" (for bicycles, unfortunately) with "diez medidas diferentes" at: http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-8754260--_JM There is a picture of it at the bottom of the page, it is basically a "swiss-army" kife with wrenches or screw-heads instead of blades. As I'm sure you've noticed, the term isn't standard for this application, but I suspect the concept comes from the "will open anything" skeleton key. I know this isn't much, but hope it helps. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2005-12-29 02:57:04 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I just found some \"folding wrench sets\" with pictures, at: http://www.ctatools.com/catalogs/specwrench.pdf It is far from certain, still, but it\'s my best almost guess. Reference: http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-8754260--_JM |
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3 hrs confidence:
box (end) wrench//closed end wrench Explanation: It is a wrench with a different size at each end. The ends are closed. These and open end wrenches, as well as socket wrenches, are the most common wrenches used by mechanics. |
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5 hrs confidence:
wrench Explanation: I think the generic term "wrench" is most accurate since the range 9/16" a 1/2", along with the concept of a skeleton key being able to open anything, implies that the tool can be used on any size nut within the given range, not just the fixed increments that an open/closed wrench or folding set of wrenches would allow for. Reference: http://www.grainger.com/industrial-supplies/Wrenches1C054.ht... |
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