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crescent spanner

idiom

An open-end adjustable spanner with a worm-drive thumbwheel. When the term adjustable spanner or adjustable wrench is used, this type (branded with any of many brands) is usually the type meant.


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  1. 01

    spanner in the works

    Something that disrupts smooth operation or functioning.

  2. 02

    throw a spanner in the works

    To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.

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