spanner

[US]/ˈspænə(r)/
[UK]/ˈspænər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a hand tool with a handle and jaws for gripping, turning, or twisting objects; something that disrupts a plan or obstructs progress.

Phrases & Collocations

torque spanner

Example Sentences

Will this spanner do you?

An adjustable spanner should do the job.

Take your spanner, and tighten the nut.

Charlotte, must you put spanners in the works?.

I needed a special spanner and I couldn't beg, steal or borrow one anywhere.

Let’s get this finished before the boss comes along and throws a spanner in the works.

Hand wheel,lever and spanner driving and safety valve,pressure reducing valve,traps overleap this symbol.

We are a professional manufacturer of hardware tools, our production include Wire gauge, drill gauge, wallet spanner, circinal blade, straight blade and round saw blade.

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