Synonyms for

Spanner

Verb / ˈspænɜ: / Another word for spanner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A spanner is a tool used for gripping and turning nuts or bolts.

Synonyms & similar words

wrench wrench tool key nutcracker pliers screwdriver gripper pliers claw tongs vice jaw pincer pinchers

Example sentences

  1. I used a spanner to loosen the bolt.
  2. He handed me a spanner to fix the machine.
  3. The mechanic grabbed a spanner from his toolbox.
  4. She tightened the nut with a spanner.
  5. The spanner slipped from his hand and fell to the ground.

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  • Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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