(BrE) (also wrench AmE, BrE) noun
a metal tool with a specially shaped end for holding and turning NUTS and BOLTS (= small metal rings and pins that hold things together):
I'll need a spanner to change the back wheel.
compareADJUSTABLESPANNER
IDIOMS
(throw) a spanner in the works (BrE) (AmE )throw( a )monkey( wrench in the works) (to cause) a delay or problem with sth that sb is planning or doing
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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