Difference between Wrench and Spanner

What is the difference between Wrench and Spanner?

Wrench as a noun is movement that twists and pulls violently while Spanner as a noun is a hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.

Wrench

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pull or twist violently. To injure (a joint) by pulling or twisting. To use the tool known as a wrench.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: movement that twists and pulls violently a hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes. sad feeling when leaving sb/sth loved

Spanner

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.(Weapon) A hand tool shaped like a small crank handle, for winding the spring of a wheel lock on a musket.(UK) A problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesomeA stupid or unintelligent person; one prone to making mistakes, especially in language.

We hope you now know whether to use Wrench or Spanner in your sentence.

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