adjustable spanner

noun
UK: /əˈdʒʌs.tə.bəl ˈspæn.ər/
US: /əˈdʒʌs.tə.bəl ˈspæn.ɚ/

  1. A tool that can be changed to fit different sized nuts and bolts.

    1. I need an adjustable spanner to tighten this nut on my bike. [ ] [ ]
    2. Using an adjustable spanner, he managed to fix the leaky pipe under the sink. [ ] [ ]

  2. A wrench with a movable jaw, allowing it to be used with different sizes of fasteners.

    1. The mechanic always carries an adjustable spanner in his tool kit. [ ] [ ]
    2. She loosened the rusted bolt with an adjustable spanner after applying penetrating oil. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

adjustable wrench
adjustable spanner verb

  1. To use an adjustable spanner to tighten or loosen something.

    1. He tried to adjustable spanner the pipe fitting, but it was too tight. [ ] [ ]
    2. I had to adjustable spanner the bolt before I could remove the wheel completely. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adjustable spanner" in English means: A tool that can be changed to fit different sized nuts and bolts., A wrench with a movable jaw, allowing it to be used with different sizes of fasteners..

The phonetic transcription of "adjustable spanner" is /əˈdʒʌs.tə.bəl ˈspæn.ər/ in British English and /əˈdʒʌs.tə.bəl ˈspæn.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adjustable spanner": adjustable wrench.

Example usage of "adjustable spanner": "I need an adjustable spanner to tighten this nut on my bike.". More examples on the page.