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Meaning
Noun
●
In Australian English, British English, Irish English & New Zealand English:
A
hand tool
for
adjusting
nuts and bolts
; a wrench.
●
One who, or that which, spans.
●
In Weapons & Tools:
A
hand tool
shaped
like a small
crank
handle
, for
winding
the
spring
of a
wheel
lock on
a musket.
●
A
device
in early
steam engines
for
moving
the
valves
for the
alternate
admission
and
shutting off
of the
steam
.
●
In British English:
A problem,
dilemma
or
obstacle
; something
unexpected
or
troublesome
(in the
phrase
spanner
in the works)
⚠️
In British English & Irish English:
A
stupid
or
unintelligent
person; one
prone to
making
mistakes
, especially in language.
Verb
●
To use a
spanner
; to
fix
with a
spanner
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
spanner
English
-er
English
-er
Middle English (1100-1500)
-eren
Middle English (1100-1500)
-or
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ra
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
span
English
spann
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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Crowbar
Bolt
Plunger
Cog
Screw
Mallet
Nut
Hammer
Lever
Rivet
Fork
Clamp
Wire
Pulley
Lock
Connector
Blade
Pin
Pliers
Screwdriver
Washer
Shaft
Strap
Screws
Wedge
Socket
Cutter
Hook
Knife
Dildo
Hacksaw
Broom
Gasket
Fastener
Rope
Roller
Wand
Spindle
Shovel
Chuck
Ratchet Wrench
Clevis Pin
Lug Nut
Cotter Pin
Adjustable Wrench
Allen Wrench
Butter Knife
Rubber Band
Power Drill
Drill Bit
Monkey Wrench
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Rhymes
Canner
Banner
Spanner
Planner
Dog Bone Spanner
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