monkey wrench


Definition: Meaning of, monkey wrench in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmʌŋki rɛn(t)ʃ /

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monkey wrench monkey wrenches
[countable] [especially American English]
  1. a tool that is used to hold or turn things of different widths [=  adjustable spanner British English]
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  2. throw a monkey wrench in the works American English informal to do something that will cause problems or spoil someone's plans [=  throw/put a spanner in the works British English]
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