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Definition of spanners:

(n) : (Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.
(n) : (Canada, US) Any of certain types of such a tool that have a pin or hook to engage the driven object.
(n) : (UK, Ireland) A problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesome (in the phrase spanner in the works)
(n) : (UK, Ireland, mildly derogatory) A stupid or unintelligent person; one prone to making mistakes, especially in language.
(v) : To use a spanner; to fix with a spanner
(n) : (weaponry) A hand tool shaped like a small crank handle, for winding the spring of a wheel lock on a musket.

Definition of spanners:

(n) : (Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.
(n) : (Canada, US) Any of certain types of such a tool that have a pin or hook to engage the driven object.
(n) : (UK, Ireland) A problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesome (in the phrase spanner in the works)
(n) : (UK, Ireland, mildly derogatory) A stupid or unintelligent person; one prone to making mistakes, especially in language.
(v) : To use a spanner; to fix with a spanner
(n) : (weaponry) A hand tool shaped like a small crank handle, for winding the spring of a wheel lock on a musket.

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