monkey-wrench
Adjustable jaw tool
A monkey-wrench is an adjustable wrench with a jaw that moves via a screw mechanism, useful for gripping nuts and bolts of various sizes.
The tool lends its name to the verb: to monkey-wrench something is to sabotage it, particularly industrial or construction equipment.
To throw a monkey-wrench into plans or machinery is to disrupt them.
Tool for turning nuts
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- ratchetToothed one-way mechanism
- toolboxContainer for implements
screwdriver · hammer · hex · multitool · torque · tighten · loosen · bolt
Forceful interruption of process
- saboteurOne who deliberately undermines
- subversionUndermining established authority
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
derail · undermine · foil · thwart · spoil · hamper · hinder · complicate
spanner
Tool for turning nuts
toolbox · screwdriver · hammer · hex · multitool · torque · tighten · loosen · bolt · nut
disruption
Forceful interruption of process
- saboteurOne who deliberately undermines
- subversionUndermining established authority
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
interference · derail · undermine · foil · thwart · spoil · hamper · hinder · complicate · setback
monkey-wrenchsocket wrench
Tool for turning fasteners
torque wrench · combination wrench · socket · hex key · Allen wrench
monkey-wrenchhelping hand
Support given to another
facilitator · enabler · catalyst · grease the wheels · aid
monkey-wrenchfacilitate
Make something easier
grease the wheels · enable · assist · streamline · expedite
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