socket wrench

[LeeTot]

a wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted

[productkeypro]

A type of wrench featuring multiple interchangeable socket heads (each designed to fit a particular size of bolt head or other fastener) which can be attached by a socket arrangement to a ratcheting wrench handle or other driver.

[Monty]

A socket wrench is a type of wrench that uses removable sockets to grip and turn nuts or bolts of different sizes. It consists of a handle with a drive fitting onto which various types or sizes of sockets can be attached, making it versatile and adaptable for a wide range of tasks. The socket fits over the nut or bolt and the wrench provides leverage for turning. Most socket wrenches also include a ratchet mechanism that allows the handle to turn the socket continuously without having to remove and re-position it.