Spanner Meaning in English

word

US

ˈspænɝ

SPAN-ner

UK

spˈænɐ

SPAN-uh

परिभाषा

A spanner is a tool used to grip and turn nuts, bolts, or other objects, similar to what is called a 'wrench' in American English.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

'Spanner' is standard in British English; in American English, the tool is called a 'wrench'. Common collocations: 'adjustable spanner', 'socket spanner'. Use 'a spanner in the works' for difficulties (idiomatically, not literally).

• Spanish: llave inglesa - llave (herramienta)
• Portuguese (BR): chave inglesa - chave (ferramenta)
• Portuguese (PT): chave inglesa - chave (ferramenta)
• Chinese (Simplified): 扳手
• Chinese (Traditional): 扳手
• Hindi: स्पैनर
• Arabic: مفتاح ربط
• Bengali: স্প্যানার - পানা (সরঞ্জাম)
• Russian: гаечный ключ
• Japanese: スパナ
• Vietnamese: cờ lê
• Korean: 스패너
• Turkish: somun anahtarı
• Urdu: رِنج (اوزار) - سپینر
• Indonesian: kunci inggris - kunci pas

उदाहरण वाक्य

Can you pass me the spanner?

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He fixed the bike with a spanner.

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The spanner is in the toolbox.

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I can never remember which spanner size to use for this bolt.

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An adjustable spanner comes in handy for different jobs around the house.

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That news really threw a spanner in the works for our travel plans.

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