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Spanner

Spanner Meaning & Definition
Spanner Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Spanner?

[n] a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt

Synonyms | Synonyms for Spanner: wrench

Related Terms | Find terms related to Spanner:

See Also | adjustable spanner | adjustable wrench | Allen wrench | alligator wrench | box end wrench | box wrench | brace wrench | bulldog wrench | carriage wrench | dog wrench | hand tool | hook spanner | hook wrench | jaw | jaws | lug wrench | open-end wrench | pin wrench | screw key | socket wrench | sparkplug wrench | tap wrench | tappet wrench | torque wrench

Spanner In Webster's Dictionary

\Span"ner\, n. 1. One who, or that which, spans. 2. The lock of a fusee or carbine; also, the fusee or carbine itself. [Obs.] 3. An iron instrument having a jaw to fit a nut or the head of a bolt, and used as a lever to turn it with; a wrench; specifically, a wrench for unscrewing or tightening the couplings of hose. 4. pl. A contrivance in some of the ealier steam engines for moving the valves for the alternate admission and shutting off of the steam.

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