lắc-lê
Definition
Noun: - A tool, specifically a wrench or spanner, used for turning nuts or bolts with multiple flat sides (e.g., hexagonal). It is characterized by its adjustable or fixed-size opening designed to grip the fastener.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy dùng cái lắc-lê để siết chặt con ốc. (He used the wrench to tighten the nut.)
- Hộp dụng cụ này thiếu một cái lắc-lê cỡ nhỏ. (This toolbox is missing a small-sized wrench.)
- Lắc-lê là vật dụng cần thiết cho thợ sửa xe. (A wrench is an essential item for a mechanic.)
Advanced Usage
- "lắc-lê mỏ lết": An adjustable wrench (specifically a crescent wrench).
- Đối với ốc nhiều kích cỡ, bạn nên dùng lắc-lê mỏ lết. (For nuts of various sizes, you should use an adjustable wrench.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cờ-lê (n): Another common Vietnamese term for "wrench," often used interchangeably with "lắc-lê."
- Anh đưa cho tôi cái cờ-lê. (He handed me the wrench.)
Synonyms
- Wrench: A tool for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes.
- Spanner: (Chiefly British English) A tool for turning nuts or bolts.
Related Idioms
No common idioms specifically feature the word "lắc-lê." It is a technical term for a tool.