Spanners
Word | SPANNERS |
Character | 8 |
Hyphenation | N/A |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Spanners"
What do we mean by spanners?
A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts; a wrench.
One who, or that which, spans.
A hand tool shaped like a small crank handle, for winding the spring of a wheel lock on a musket.
A device in early steam engines for moving the valves for the alternate admission and shutting off of the steam.
A problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesome (in the phrase spanner in the works)
(mildly) A stupid or unintelligent person; one prone to making mistakes, especially in language.
To be heavily under the influence of illicit drugs. MDMA (ecstasy) In particular. Urban Dictionary
Someone who's a tool Urban Dictionary
Spanner .. In the works … Said spanner Is I … … So only something biblical .. Could … But yep … Biblical or extremely unlucky So … I will let you decide if meant to be or not .. Simply ran out of words … Words over coffee is all I’m leaving out there at this point Anything after that … Depends on the former … Can’t be doing stress any longer Neither you can you I imagine And yes I am very sorry but hardly had a choice… Random sequence of events, even by my standards … Luck …. Well I get all or nothing generally …. Maybe I get the chance to explain eventually … Urban Dictionary
1. noun: someone who really fucks things up - derived from the term "spanner in the works". Urban Dictionary
Euphemistic swear word, used to avoid giving offence, especially when need arises to curse in front of children. Derived from the idiom that when something goes wrong it is known as 'throwing a spanner in the works". Urban Dictionary
(adj) Inebreiated. Intoxicated. Drunk. Urban Dictionary
Given to an attractive girl. Urban Dictionary
Spanner wrench - a special wrench used in the fire service to assist in decoupling fire hoses. Urban Dictionary
(UK) spastic; person of mental retardation, Down's Syndrome, etc. Urban Dictionary
The geeky kid at school who stank of chip fat and grime, came from a poor family and had the social skills of a dead skunk, yet was completely convinced that everyone was his mate. Popularized by Ringo Starr in the film That'll Be The Day (1973). Urban Dictionary
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