adjustable spannerBrE /əˌdʒʌstəbl ˈspænə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /əˌdʒʌstəbl ˈspænər/ 🔊 (BrE) (also ˈmonkey wrench NAmE, BrE ) nouna tool that can be adjusted to hold and turn things of different widths 活动扳手 ➡ compare spanner, wrench noun (1)