| 单词 | adjustable spanner |
| 释义 | > as lemmasadjustable spanner adjustable spanner n. a spanner with a jaw which can be adjusted to grip bolts, nuts, etc., of different sizes; = monkey wrench n. 1. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > screwdrivers, wrenches, spanners > [noun] > spanner or wrench > adjustable monkey wrench?1807 shifting spanner1829 screw hammer1831 adjustable wrench1852 adjustable spanner1866 Stillson1902 1866 Alphabet. Index of Patentees & Applic. for Patents of Invention 1865 217 A combined adjustable spanner, tube cutter and pipe wrench. 1914 H. M. Adam & J. H. Evans Metal-Work ii. xiii. 115 An adjustable spanner will also be found very useful. 1984 T. Pettit Metalwork Made Simple xvi. 181 Adjustable spanners..are sturdy tools, having the advantage of rapid adjustment with the thumb of the hand holding the wrench. 2000 P. Vincent Mountain Bike Maintenance 51/1 (caption) To get maximum leverage from an adjustable spanner, hold the tool at its end. < as lemmas |
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