hammer and wrench
Unicode: 1F6E0 FE0F
Description
A wrench and a hammer crossed, symbolizing tools or repair work. The FE0F is a variation selector that ensures it displays as an emoji.
Group:
Objects > tool
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, primarily functional or indicative of a task, activity, or profession.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 (2014). It represents a fundamental set of tools and is widely used across various digital platforms to signify settings, maintenance, or any context related to repair and construction. The FE0F (Variation Selector-16) specifies that the preceding character should be displayed as an emoji, not as simple text.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a 'settings' or 'tools' menu: 'Go to the 🔧⚙️ menu for options.'
- Suggesting a repair or maintenance task: 'My car needs some 🔧 work.'
- Referring to construction or engineering: 'Working on a new project 👷♀️🔧.'
- For technical support: 'Contact 🔧 support if you have issues.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly understood as maintenance, repair, construction, or a general 'tools' icon. Can also suggest hard work or problem-solving.
East Asian culture:
Similar meaning, often used in contexts of system updates, maintenance, or technical support. Less likely to convey specific emotional nuance beyond its literal meaning.