monkey wrench
Adjustable jaw tool
A monkey wrench is a large adjustable wrench with smooth jaws set at right angles to the handle, used for gripping pipes and nuts.
To throw a monkey wrench into something is to sabotage or disrupt it: The budget cuts threw a monkey wrench into our expansion plans.
Tool for turning nuts
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- vise gripsSelf-clamping adjustable pliers
- toolboxContainer for implements
- workbenchCraftsman's heavy-duty surface
hex key · nut driver · screwdriver · multitool · ratchet · hand tool · hardware · jaw
Enclosed vehicle storage structure
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
- repairRestore to working order
maintenance · engine · bolt · nut · fastener · torque · socket · lug nut
Interrupt and disorder
- derailForce off course
- undermineWeaken by stealth
- obstructBlock or hinder passage
- spoilDamage or overindulge
foil · interfere · thwart · complicate · hinder · saboteur · machinery · industrial
Rotational force measurement
- fastenFix securely in position
- secureProtected from harm
- clampDevice for holding tight
- gripSecure manual hold
turn · twist · ratchet · tension · snug · firm · anchor · cinch
Remove by turning
- unfastenRelease from attachment
- unboltSlide a bar open
- releaseTo let go
- freeWithout payment or restriction
detach · unstick · budge · penetrating oil · WD-40 · breaker bar · counterclockwise · seized
Hollow conveyance channel
- faucetValve controlling water flow
- valveFluid flow controller
- fittingSuitable or proper
- leakEscape through a breach
drain · plumber · copper pipe · PVC · shutoff valve · flange · elbow joint · gasket
spanner
Tool for turning nuts
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- vise gripsSelf-clamping adjustable pliers
- toolboxContainer for implements
workbench · hex key · nut driver · screwdriver · multitool · ratchet · hand tool · hardware · jaw · knurl
garage
Enclosed vehicle storage structure
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
repair · maintenance · engine · bolt · nut · fastener · torque · socket · lug nut · oil change
disrupt
Interrupt and disorder
spoil · foil · interfere · thwart · complicate · hinder · saboteur · machinery · industrial · wartime
torque
Rotational force measurement
grip · turn · twist · ratchet · tension · snug · firm · anchor · cinch · crank
unscrew
Remove by turning
free · detach · unstick · budge · penetrating oil · WD-40 · breaker bar · counterclockwise · seized · rusted
pipe
Hollow conveyance channel
leak · drain · plumber · copper pipe · PVC · shutoff valve · flange · elbow joint · gasket · threading
- wrenchesadjustable spanner, hex key, Allen key, Allen keys
- setbacksfailing, back to square one, stuck, losing, stumbles
- gripping toolspliers, forceps, combination pliers, clamp, clamps
- obstaclesbarriers, block, obstacles, barrier, blockers
- pitfallspitfall, trap, snare, catch, snag
- quiltingquilt, quilting, patchwork, quilts, quilt top
monkey wrenchsocket wrench
Tool for turning fasteners
box wrench · socket · combination wrench · torque wrench · hex key
monkey wrenchhelping hand
Support given to another
smooth sailing · grease the wheels · facilitator · enabler · catalyst
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