Definition of monkey wrench Monkey wrench

mon•key wrench

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What does monkey wrench mean?

Noun
monkey wrench - adjustable wrench that has one fixed and one adjustable jaw
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monkey wrench (Noun)
A wrench with a smooth adjustable jaw to grip different sizes of nuts.
monkey wrench (Noun)
A pipe wrench .
monkey wrench (Noun)
A problem, obstacle or dilemma; something unexpected or troublesome.

monkey wrench
A wrench with a smooth adjustable jaw to grip different sizes of nuts and bolts, in which the adjustable jaw is perpendicular to the handle.