1. spanner - Noun
2. spanner - Verb
One who, or that which, spans.
The lock of a fusee or carbine; also, the fusee or carbine itself.
An iron instrument having a jaw to fit a nut or the head of a bolt, and used as a lever to turn it with; a wrench; specifically, a wrench for unscrewing or tightening the couplings of hose.
A contrivance in some of the ealier steam engines for moving the valves for the alternate admission and shutting off of the steam.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAdjustable spanner Budding is also credited with the invention of the screw adjustable spanner. Source: Internet
"All the nights out and footage in the house is in the bag, it's just the commentary that they didn't finish - which has really put a spanner in the works. Source: Internet
An adjustable c-wrench, ratchet (US) or spanner (UK) is often used to assist the technician in adjusting the fixture. Source: Internet
Lady Maria disclosed to Charles that she’s engaged to be married, instantly throwing a spanner into the works of their blossoming relationship. Source: Internet
On most micrometers, a small pin spanner is used to turn the barrel relative to the frame, so that its zero line is repositioned relative to the screw and thimble. Source: Internet
Minor changes include "Miss Scarlett" with her name being spelt with one 't', the spanner being called a wrench, and the dagger renamed a knife. Source: Internet