spann- root words — words with the spann- root

The root spann- comes from German spannen, meaning to tighten, wind up. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including spanner. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the spann- root

Explore words with spann- — words containing the spann- root and sharing its sense of "to tighten, wind up". Examples include spanner. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does spann- mean?

The spann- root means to tighten, wind up, from German spannen. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.