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monkey-wrench

/ˈmʌŋ.ki ˌrentʃ/

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noun

/ˈmʌŋ.ki ˌrentʃ/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее разводной ключ с одной неподвижной и одной подвижной губкой, используемый для поворота гаек, болтов или труб.

A noun referring to an adjustable wrench with one fixed jaw and one movable jaw, used for turning nuts, bolts, or pipes.

  1. Adjustable wrenchB1formal

    A hand tool with one fixed jaw and one adjustable jaw, used for turning nuts and bolts of various sizes.

    ruРазводной ключ

    • He used a monkey wrench to tighten the pipe fitting.
    • The mechanic grabbed a monkey wrench from his toolbox.
    • A monkey wrench is essential for plumbing repairs.

    Synonymsadjustable spanneradjustable wrenchcrescent wrench

Forms
  • monkey-wrenches plural form
  • monkey-wrenches' possessive plural form
  • monkey-wrench's possessive singular form