Repair And Maintenance

noun a slang term used to describe something that is not functioning properly or is broken

• The computer system at the office is on the fritz and needs to be repaired.
• My phone has been acting on the fritz lately, I think I need to get it checked out.
• My car is on the fritz again, I swear it's always breaking down.
• His relationship with his girlfriend is on the fritz, they've been arguing a lot lately.

noun A tool with a shaped metal head fixed at a right angle on a handle, used for turning nuts or bolts.

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• The mechanic used a spanner to tighten the bolts on the machinery.
• Can you pass me the spanner so I can fix this bike?
• I always keep a spanner in my toolbox for quick fixes.
• She used her wit as a spanner to dismantle his argument.