单词 | box spanner |
释义 | > as lemmasbox spanner box spanner n. chiefly British a spanner or wrench with a hollow polygonal head that fits over and may completely cover the nut, stopcock, etc., to be turned. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > screwdrivers, wrenches, spanners > [noun] > spanner or wrench > box-spanner box spanner1849 box key1874 box wrench1880 1849 T. J. Main & T. Brown Marine Steam-engine iv. 127 A portable box-spanner fits this cock for the purpose of opening or shutting the orifice. 1962 Which? Apr. (Suppl.) 67/1 The Austin A60 had a grease gun, nave plate remover and box spanner. 2000 P. Vincent Mountain Bike Maintenance 11/2 The crescent-shaped jaws of the adjustable wrench are more reliable than a cheap metal box spanner. < as lemmas |
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