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monkey wrench

/ˈmʌŋki rentʃ/

Tradução: Chave de boca ajustável usada para apertar ou soltar porcas, parafusos e tubos. Em sentido figurado, aparece na expressão 'jogar uma chave de roda nos planos', que significa atrapalhar ou sabotar algo.

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/ˈmʌŋki rentʃ/B2informalamericantechnical
  • ptChave de boca ajustável usada para apertar ou soltar porcas, parafusos e tubos. Em sentido figurado, aparece na expressão 'jogar uma chave de roda nos planos', que significa atrapalhar ou sabotar algo.

A tool with an adjustable jaw used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes; also used figuratively in the phrase 'throw a monkey wrench' meaning to cause disruption or sabotage a plan.

  1. ToolB1formal

    A type of adjustable wrench used for turning nuts and bolts.

    ptChave inglesa

    • He used a monkey wrench to tighten the pipe.
    • The mechanic grabbed a monkey wrench from his toolbox.
    • A monkey wrench is essential for plumbing repairs.
  2. Disruption or obstacleB2informalamerican

    Something that causes a problem or spoils a plan.

    ptObstáculo ou empecilho

    • The sudden rain threw a monkey wrench into our picnic plans.
    • His resignation put a monkey wrench in the project timeline.
    • The unexpected delay was a real monkey wrench in our schedule.