Spanbreker

Spanbreker is a Dutch term that translates to "span breaker" or "bridge breaker" in English. It generally refers to something that disrupts or severs a connection, link, or continuity. The specific meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used.

In a technical or engineering context, a spanbreker might describe a component or phenomenon that causes a structural failure or breaks a continuous element. For example, it could refer to a device designed to deliberately break a wire or cable under certain conditions, or a natural event that causes a bridge to collapse.

More metaphorically, "spanbreker" can be used to describe something that interrupts communication, a relationship, or a period of time. It suggests an action or event that cuts off a flow or prevents something from continuing as intended. For instance, a sudden disagreement could be described as a spanbreker in a negotiation. The term emphasizes the act of breaking an existing connection or passage.