spanner in German
spanner in German is Schlüssel, Schraubenschlüssel, Knüppel (zwischen den Beinen) — spanner means a hand tool used to grip and turn nuts and bolts (called a "wrench" in American English).
spanner in German
Schlüssel
(Commonwealth, UK, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.
Schraubenschlüssel
(Commonwealth, UK, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.
Knüppel (zwischen den Beinen)
(UK, Irish) A problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesome (in the phrase spanner in the works)
Sand (im Getriebe)
(UK, Irish) A problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesome (in the phrase spanner in the works)
What does "spanner" mean?
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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."
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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 German?
"spanner" in German is Schlüssel, Schraubenschlüssel, Knüppel (zwischen den Beinen). 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 German, "spanner" is Schlüssel, Schraubenschlüssel, Knüppel (zwischen den Beinen).
Are there other ways to say "spanner" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "spanner": Schlüssel, Schraubenschlüssel, Knüppel (zwischen den Beinen), Sand (im Getriebe).
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