spanner

Meanings

• noun

  A tool used for holding, gripping, or applying torque to bolts, nuts, and other objects that require tightening or loosening.

  - "He used a spanner to tighten the bolts on the bike."
  - "Can you please pass me the spanner to fix the leaking pipe?"

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈspæn.ɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

wrench

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spanner
anneler , balancer , canter , dancer , panther

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Variants

List of all variants of spanner that leads to same result
spanner , spanners , put a spanner in the works , put/throw a spanner in the works , throw a spanner in the works

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'spannan' meaning 'to bind' or 'to fasten'.

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Trivia

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1. The first spanners were made of wood and were used as early as the Roman Empire.

2. The largest spanner ever made weighed over 1 ton and was used to tighten bolts on the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland.

3. Spanners were used in ancient Egypt to build the pyramids.

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Related Concepts

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1. wrench: A tool similar to a spanner, but typically larger and used for applying greater torque.

2. socket wrench: A type of wrench that uses interchangeable sockets to fit different bolt heads.

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Culture

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The spanner has been a crucial tool in various industries such as automotive, construction, and manufacturing. It has been featured in literature, including works by Ernest Hemingway and J.D. Salinger, and in music, such as in the song 'Spanner in the Works' by Pink Floyd.

How to Memorize "spanner"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a spanner in one hand and a bolt in the other, tightening it with the spanner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spanner' with the sound of tightening a bolt or the feeling of applying torque.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Spanner' - 'S' for 'Socket', 'P' for 'Pliers', 'A' for 'Adjustable', 'N' for 'Nut-driver', and 'NER' for 'Nut-engaging wrench'.

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