crescent spanner

== English == === Etymology === A genericization of the trade name of a company famous for making them (although it did not invent them); details are at Wikipedia. The trademark is still protected, and this genericized term is only informal and loose. Compare kleenex and coke. === Pronunciation === === Noun === crescent spanner (plural crescent spanners) (idiomatic, informal, loosely, Australia, New Zealand) An open-end adjustable spanner with a worm-drive thumbwheel. When the term adjustable spanner or adjustable wrench is used, this type (branded with any of many brands) is usually the type meant. Alternative form: Crescent spanner Synonyms: crescent wrench, Crescent wrench Hypernyms: adjustable spanner, adjustable wrench, adjustable < spanner, wrench < hand tool < tool (informal) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: any spanner made by the namesake company, which makes many tools. Alternative form: Crescent spanner Synonyms: crescent wrench, Crescent wrench Hypernyms: spanner, wrench < hand tool < tool ==== Translations ====