spanner

ˈspænər
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Translation of spanner from English into German

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Noun

1.

challenges

UK
problem or obstacle in a process
UK
  • The new regulations threw a spanner in the works.Die neuen Vorschriften warfen ein Hindernis in die Abläufe.
2.

tools

TECH.UK
hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts
TECH.UK
  • He used a spanner to fix the bike.Er benutzte einen Schraubenschlüssel, um das Fahrrad zu reparieren.
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Expressions with spanner: examples in English and translations in German

Sand im Getriebe
The delay was a real spanner in the works.
durcheinanderbringen
stören
They threw a spanner in the project by changing the requirements.
durchkreuzen
verhindern
They tried to finish the project, but he threw a spanner in the works.
Rollgabelschlüssel
Engländer
He used a shifting spanner to tighten the bolt.
Ringschlüssel
He tightened the bolt using a ring spanner.
Rollgabelschlüssel
He used an adjustable spanner to fix the leak.

Images of spanner

  • spanner: hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts
    (tools) Schraubenschlüssel

Synonyms and analogies of spanner in English

Examples of spanner in a sentence

  • Unexpected delays put a spanner in our timeline.
  • A spanner is essential for any mechanic's toolkit.
  • She tightened the loose bolt with a spanner.

Translations of "spanner" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derSchraubenschlüsselnm.

Leo had eyed the spanner, and put him to work.

Leo hatte den Schraubenschlüssel beäugt und den Mann zur Arbeit abkommandiert.

derSchlüsselnm.

The flipper levers can if necessary be tightened with the enclosed spanner.

Die Flipperhebel können bei Bedarf mit dem beiliegenden Schlüssel nachgezogen werden.

derMaulschlüsselnm.

A true gearhead can tell the difference between a wrench and a spanner.

Ein richtiger Technikfan kann zwischen einem Schraubenschlüssel und einem Maulschlüssel unterscheiden.

dasHindernisnn.

An unexpected power outage is always a spanner for digital presentations.

Ein unerwarteter Stromausfall ist immer ein Hindernis für digitale Präsentationen.

derStörfaktornm.

A lengthy meeting at the last minute introduced a spanner in our plans.

Ein langes Meeting in letzter Minute führte zu einem Störfaktor in unseren Plänen.

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Other translations for spanner:

  • Mutternschlüsseln.

spanner: Examples and translations in context

The pistol grip design of the ergonomically shaped spanner provided significant grip and comfort.

Das Pistolengriff-Design des ergonomisch geformten Schraubenschlüssels bot erheblichen Halt und Komfort.

A box spanner provides more grip than a regular wrench for difficult bolts.

Ein Kastenschlüssel bietet mehr Halt als ein normaler Schraubenschlüssel bei schwierigen Schrauben.

He discovered that the hook spanner works better than regular wrenches on bolts.

Er stellte fest, dass der Hakenschlüssel besser als normale Schraubenschlüssel bei Schrauben funktioniert.

This is something that cannot be taught with the twist of a spanner.

So was lehrt man nicht mit der Drehung eines Schraubenschlüssels.

Instead of a wrench, he chose a hook spanner for this task.

Anstelle eines Schraubenschlüssels wählte er für diese Aufgabe einen Hakenschlüssel.

The regulation of the axis and inclination is manual by an appropriate spanner.

Die Regelung der Achse und die Neigung ist manuell durch einen geeigneten Schraubenschlüssel.

She handed the spanner to her friend, who was struggling with the car repair.

Sie reichte den Schraubenschlüssel ihrem Freund, der mit der Autoreparatur kämpfte.

As soon as I pick up a spanner, something goes wrong.

Sobald ich einen Schraubenschlüssel in die Hand nehme, geht etwas schief.

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