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monkey wrench

noun

Meaning

  1. A wrench (spanner) with an adjustable jaw.
  2. An unexpected or troublesome problem, obstacle or dilemma.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

monkeywrench(English)monkey-wrench(English)adjustable wrench(English)wrench(English)key wrench(English)hook wrench(English)adjustable spanner(English)nut wrench(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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