monkey-wrench

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English

Definitions

noun

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

Related words

Synonyms

adjustable spanner pipe wrench gas grips monkeywrench monkey wrencher monkey wrenching monkey-patch wing-nut jack-a-napes monkey-shine jack screw wormwheel monkeypatch troublemonger handtool knife-twister arm twister multi-tool

Rhymes

monkey wrench monkeywrench

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