spanner (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *spanner*:
NOUN	artifact	spanner, wrench	a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt

spanner > pronunciation
Sounds	spae'ner
Rhymes	Afrikaner ... yawner: 180 rhymes with ner...

English > *spanner*: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
Meaning	A hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt.
Synonym	wrench
Parts	jaw	holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
Narrower	Allen wrench	A wrench for Allen screws
	adjustable wrench, adjustable spanner	Can be changed to different settings
	alligator wrench	A wrench with a v-shaped jaw and serrations on one side (resembles the open jaws of an alligator)
	box wrench, box end wrench	A wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt head
	brace wrench	A wrench shaped like a brace (has a handle shaped like a crank) and a socket head / head
	bulldog wrench	A wrench designed to provide a firm grip on something
	carriage wrench	A wrench designed for use with carriage bolts
	dog wrench	A wrench with a handle shaped like a crank
	hook wrench, hook spanner	A wrench with a hook that fits over a nut or bolt head
	lug wrench	A wrench with jaws that have projecting lugs to engage the object that is to be rotated
	open-end wrench, tappet wrench	A wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle)
	pin wrench	A wrench that has a projecting pin that fits into a socket on the object to be turned
	screw key	A wrench for turning a screw / screw
	socket wrench	A wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted
	sparkplug wrench	A wrench for removing or tightening spark plugs into the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine
	tap wrench	A wrench for turning a tap to create an internal screw thread
	torque wrench	A wrench that has a gauge that indicates the amount of torque being applied
Broader	hand tool	A tool used with workers' hands
Spanish	llave de tuerca, llave inglesa, llave
Catalan	clau anglesa, clau, collador

HyperDic: spanner