crescent spanner

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|usual type of Q449109}} {{lb|en|idiomatic|informal|loose|AU|NZ}} An open-end [[adjustable spanner]] with a [[worm drive|worm-drive]] [[thumbwheel]]. {{n-g|When the term ''[[adjustable spanner]]'' or ''[[adjustable wrench]]'' is used, this type (branded with any of many brands) is usually the type meant.}}
2. {{senseid|en|literal}} {{lb|en|informal}} {{&lit|en|any [[spanner]] made by the namesake company, which makes many tools}}

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