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spanner in Dutch

spanner in Dutch is sleutel, steeksleutel — spanner means a hand tool used to grip and turn nuts and bolts (called a "wrench" in American English).

spanner in Dutch

sleutel
noun
(Commonwealth, UK, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.
steeksleutel
noun
(Commonwealth, UK, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.

What does "spanner" mean?

  1. noun A hand tool used to grip and turn nuts and bolts (called a "wrench" in American English).
    "He reached for the spanner to tighten the bolt."
  2. noun An unexpected problem or obstacle, especially in the phrase "a spanner in the works."
    "The delayed shipment threw a spanner in the works for the launch."

spanner in a sentence

  • He reached for the spanner to tighten the bolt.
  • The delayed shipment threw a spanner in the works for the launch.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spanner" in Dutch?

"spanner" in Dutch is sleutel, steeksleutel. spanner means: A hand tool used to grip and turn nuts and bolts (called a "wrench" in American English).

How do you use "spanner" in a sentence?

Example: "He reached for the spanner to tighten the bolt." In Dutch, "spanner" is sleutel, steeksleutel.

Are there other ways to say "spanner" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "spanner": sleutel, steeksleutel.

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