🔧
wrench
Unicode: 1F527
Description
A spanner, a tool used for turning nuts and bolts. Often depicted as a silver or grey wrench with a handle and a curved head.
Group:
Objects > tool
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally does not convey emotion. It symbolizes work, repair, maintenance, or technical skills.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It is a standard representation of a hand tool used for tightening or loosening fasteners.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a problem needs fixing: 'My car broke down 🔧'
- Suggesting repair work: 'I need to fix my computer 🔧'
- Symbolizing tools or mechanics: 'He works as a mechanic 🔧'
- Representing construction or building: 'Time to build something 🔧'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly represents mechanics, DIY, tools, repairs, or 'fixing' something. Can be a symbol for engineering or manual labor.
East Asian culture:
Similar interpretation, often used in contexts of repair, construction, or technical support.