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monkey wrench
noun as in adjustable spanner
Weak matches
- obstruction wrench
- pipe wrench
- spanner
- stillson wrench
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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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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