clé plate

la clé plate
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
noun phrase
a. open-end wrench
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Romain a besoin d'une clé plate pour ajuster les vis de la chaise.Romain needs an open-end wrench to adjust the screws on the chair.
b. open-end spanner
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Lucien, essaie de serrer l'écrou du vélo avec une clé plate.Lucien, try tightening the nut on the bike with an open-end spanner.
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