Synonyms & related words for spanner

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of spanner. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to spanner

Explore words related to spanner — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include wrench, screwdriver, ratchet, screws, pliers, lever, setscrew, locknut. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does spanner come from?

The word spanner breaks down into 2 roots of German origin: spann, from German spannen (“to tighten, wind up”); and -er, from German -er (“agent, tool”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.