breaker bar
A 'breaker bar' is essential in mechanical trades for loosening tightly fastened nuts and bolts by providing increased leverage.
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Definition
B2Mechanical Trades
(technical)A long handle used with socket wrenches to generate significant torque for loosening or tightening fasteners.
Example
- He used a breaker bar to loosen the rusted bolt.
- A breaker bar provides the extra leverage needed to tackle stubborn fasteners.
C1Hammer Mills
(technical)A bar inside a hammer mill that material is thrown against, causing it to break upon impact.
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