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lefty loosey, righty tightyA mnemonic used to recall the direction a spanner must turn to either tighten or loosen a bolt.Rate it:

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spannerA problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesome.Rate it:

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spannerA hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.Rate it:

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spannerA hand tool shaped like a small crank handle, for winding the spring of a wheel lock on a musket.Rate it:

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spannerA stupid or unintelligent person; one prone to making mistakes, especially in language.Rate it:

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throw a spanner in the worksTo be a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.Rate it:

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