SPANNER


Meaning of SPANNER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' spa-n ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: German, instrument for winding springs, from spannen to stretch; akin to Middle Dutch spannen to stretch ― more at SPAN

Date: circa 1790

1 chiefly British : WRENCH

2 : a wrench that has a hole, projection, or hook at one or both ends of the head for engaging with a corresponding device on the object that is to be turned

spanner

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