The most common shapes are called open-ended spanner and ring spanner. The term wrench is generally used for tools that turn non-fastening devices (e.g. tap wrench and pipe wrench), or may be used for a monkey wrench - an adjustable spanner. In North American English, wrench is the standard term.
The definition of first mate is the person on a boat that is second in charge after the captain. An example of first mate is the person who gives orders while the captain is busy. first mate. first mate.
The second-in-command of a company, squadron, or artillery battery (in which he or she is called the battery captain) is usually a captain (although infantry company second-in-commands were usually lieutenants until after the Second World War), the second-in-command of a platoon or troop is the platoon or troop sergeant, and the second-in-command of a section is usually a lance corporal.