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monkey wrench

noun as in adjustable spanner

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Example Sentences

And you know what could really throw a monkey wrench into the whole effort?

Whenever these dissentions brought matters to a standstill, I would have to get out and apply the monkey-wrench of peace.

If Monkey-wrench screws down hard on me, you'll come to the rescue, won't you, Colonel?

Then Mac thrust his hand in between the two, and gave the Colonel a monkey-wrench grip that made the Kentuckian's eyes water.

"I think that's a crazy-looking monkey-wrench you've got there," observed Annixter, glancing at the instrument in Hooven's hand.

It seemed a good suggestion, and taking the monkey wrench they broke open every locker.

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On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to monkey wrench, such as: obstruction wrench, pipe wrench, spanner, and null.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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