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In the 1630s, it derived from the German spanner,a tool for winding the spring of a wheel-lock firearm.
The word meaning wrench is from 1790.
Spanner in the works was first recorded in 1934.
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Where does the word spanner originate from?
Spanner was first used in English in 1649. Taken directly from the German, it originally defined the wrench used to tighten the spring of a wheel-lock firearm.
Where did the the word pregnant come from?
It come from the latin word Natas it is also how you get the word prenatal
Where did the word dungaree come from?
the word dungaree come form Hindi
What language does the word alkali come from?
The word alkali come from the language Arabic
Where did the word great grandparents come from?
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What is the french word for spanner?
clef is the french word for spanner
What country does the word spanner originate from?
Spanner is an original English word, not based off any other language, and originates from the UK.
What is a 14 spanner?
A spanner is another word for box-end wrench. So, a 14 spanner would be a metric size 14 box-end wrench.
What word means by means of?
Sometimes 'via' would work, or perhaps 'through' depending on the context. Or 'with' as in 'he did it with a spanner' could be 'he did it by means of a spanner'.
Why did the spanner light come on the dash of a peugeot 206?
it is due for a service.
What is a seven letter word starting with s ending in r?
spanner
Ford transit van dashboard light has come on with a spanner What does this mean?
its your service light
What is a sentence for spanner?
Pass me the spanner please.Tom bought a new spanner today.
Where does the word spanner originate from?
Spanner was first used in English in 1649. Taken directly from the German, it originally defined the wrench used to tighten the spring of a wheel-lock firearm.
How do you cancel spanner light on Vauxhall vans?
By fixing the fault that has caused the light to come on. Simpels.
What is the transit spanner light?
The spanner light is a service light
When was Spanner barb created?
Spanner barb was created in 1842.
