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spanner

[span-er] / ˈspæn ər /
NOUN
monkey wrench
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He was replaced for one play by true freshman Deuce Spanner, before limping back onto the field.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2020

After listening to Davis, Judge Bruce Spanner said he didn’t wish the attorney ill will but that two children in the case will suffer a lifetime of stress, distrust and self-esteem struggles.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2020

There's also Chimp Spanner, which is instrumental – that's one guy called Paul Ortiz who's been doing some great stuff for us over the past few years.

From The Guardian • May 16, 2013

Then they went further and developed Spanner, which has been called the “world’s largest single database.”

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2013

"Let me introduce you—Mr. Redhill, Mr. Spanner, you have heard of Mr. Spanner, the celebrated author and stage-manager?"

From The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies by Zangwill, Israel




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