Knüppel (zwischen den Beinen) — meaning in English
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English meaning
- spanner noun A hand tool used to grip and turn nuts and bolts (called a "wrench" in American English).
Senses
Knüppel (zwischen den Beinen) is used for these senses in English:
- spanner (UK, Irish) A problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesome (in the phrase spanner in the works)
spanner — full definition
- noun A hand tool used to grip and turn nuts and bolts (called a "wrench" in American English).
- noun An unexpected problem or obstacle, especially in the phrase "a spanner in the works."