Definition of "spanner" []

A wrench having a hook, hole, or pin at the end for meshing with a related device on another object. (noun)
Chiefly British A wrench. (noun)

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Use "spanner" in a sentence

"A further one in 10 stated that a "spanner" was a term used to describe someone of limited intelligence."
"Pakistan is the 'spanner' in the works -- as General Kayani might say."
"Some kind of spanner or leatherman or something will be needed to unscrew the sparkplugs."

Words like "spanner"

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