Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "spanner" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

adjustable spanner bobbejaan spanner crescent spanner dog bone spanner put a spanner in the works ring spanner shifting spanner spanner barb spanner crab spanner in the works spanner wrench spannered spider spanner throw a spanner in the works throw a spanner into the works torque spanner

Derived From

span

Context

australian british derogatory irish nz uk weaponry

Has Property

useful for fixing car

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

hand tool tool wrench

Receives Action

found in toolbox

Related Terms

adjustable spanner bolt crank device dilemma hand tool handle musket nut obstacle problem ring spanner shape small span spanner barb spring steam engine stupid throw spanner in works tool troublesome unexpected unintelligent valve wheel lock wind wrench

Synonym Network

wrench

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.