Image:Monkey wrench.jpg|thumb|A plumbing wrench
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English
Etymology
Named for w:Charles Moncky|Charles Moncky who invented this wrench in 1858.
Noun
en-noun|sg=monkey wrench|es
- A wrench with a smooth adjustable jaw to grip different sizes of nuts.
- idiom A problem, obstacle or dilemma; something unexpected or troublesome.
#:Having a baby will add a monkey wrench to her routines.
Translations
trans-top|a wrench
Finnish: jakoavain
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Russian: �азводной кл�� m
Spanish: llave inglesa
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trans-top|a problem
Dutch: probleem
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See also
pipe wrench
throw a spanner in the works (UK, Australia)
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