Monkey-wrench (Noun)
Meaning
Adjustable wrench that has one fixed and one adjustable jaw.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic pulled out a monkey-wrench to loosen the stubborn bolt on the engine block.
- She found the monkey-wrench in her grandfather's toolbox, a leftover from his days as a DIY enthusiast.
- He struggled to loosen the rusted pipe until someone handed him a monkey-wrench, which made the job much easier.
- In his backpack, he carried a small monkey-wrench for any unexpected repairs on the road trip.
- Before starting the project, she made sure to have a monkey-wrench among the other tools in her workstation.