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Definition of «spanner»

A spanner is a tool used for gripping nuts, bolts or other fasteners to loosen, tighten or adjust them. It typically has several adjustable jaws that can be opened and closed to fit different sizes of fasteners. Spanners are available in various shapes and sizes, with the most common being the C-shaped handle and the adjustable jaw.

Usage examples

  1. A spanner is a type of tool often used to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts.
  2. The mechanic reached for his trusty spanner to fix the loose bolt on the engine.
  3. The plumber used a spanner to adjust the fittings in the pipework.
  4. During the construction of the new bridge, workers used spanners to secure the steel beams together.
  5. In the workshop, the handyman organized his tools and neatly placed the spanners in a toolbox.
  6. James needed a spanner to remove the old showerhead and replace it with a new one.
  7. The bicycle enthusiast always carries a mini spanner in his backpack in case he needs to make adjustments on the go.
  8. Jenny's father, a professional carpenter, has a collection of spanners of different sizes to cater to various projects.
  9. The engineer relied on his expertise and a trusty spanner to dismantle and repair the faulty machinery.
  10. The assembly line workers in the factory use spanners to fasten complicated parts of the products they manufacture.

Phrases with «spanner»

Sentences with «spanner»

  • And then some companies stepped in and started throwing spanners in the works, offering handsets that had good design and delivered a decent user experience. (techpp.com)
  • I'm sure Arsene Wenger deliberately throws spanners in the works so he can avoid spending the money but is seen to be trying. (justarsenal.com)
  • And even if it did, increasing neurotransmitter activity is no guarantee of increased mental performance; rather, it, can be positively deleterious to throw chemical spanners into the exquisitely balanced biochemical system that is the human brain. (newscientist.com)
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