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1. smarttoolbuddy.com › what-is-a-monkey-wrenchWhat is A Monkey Wrench: The Complete Details

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   Knowing what exactly is the meaning of a monkey wrench, why is it referred to as a monkey wrench and the major distinctions in monkey wrench and pipe wrench comparisons is crucial for all tool users. This knowledge can help: Proper tool selection; Effective use; Maintenance that is better

2. twominenglish.com › monkey-wrenchMonkey Wrench – Meaning, Usage & Examples - twominenglish.com

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   Sep 18, 2024 · In the US, a monkey wrench means an adjustable wrench. But, in the UK, they usually call it a ‘spanner’. This difference shows how the same tool can be seen in different ways in different places. Yet, it reminds us that we all face the same maintenance and repair challenges.

3. toolrom.com › why-do-they-call-it-a-monkey-wrenchWhy Do They Call It a Monkey Wrench: The Fascinating Story ...

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   May 30, 2024 · A monkey wrench is an adjustable tool used for gripping, twisting, and turning objects. Why Is A Monkey Wrench Adjustable? Its adjustable jaw allows it to fit various sizes of nuts and bolts.

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4. www.mentalfloss.com › posts › why-is-it-called-aWhy Is It Called a “Monkey Wrench”? - Mental Floss

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   Oct 21, 2024 · Generally, if you've got a wrench with vertical, smooth. adjustable jaws running sideways to the handle (like the one seen at the top of the article), it’s a monkey wrench. A crescent...

5. hinative.com › questions › 25398199What is the meaning of "monkeywrench?"? - Question about ...

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   Jan 30, 2024 · Definition of monkeywrench? The image is of the actual tool, but many people use the word as a metaphor. "To throw a monkey wrench" into the plan, into the project, into the operation means to block something or to try to cause something to fail. It is a deliberate action. It isn't an accident.

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6. forum.wordreference.com › threads › throw-a-monkeyThrow a monkey wrench into the system. - WordReference Forums

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   Mar 3, 2017 · I'm reading Mafiboy book and I want to know what does "throw a monkey wrench into the system" mean? Can it mean "Destroying the system" ? "People will always be tempted to throw a monkey wrench into the system".

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   Do Plumbers use monkey wrenches?

   • Plumbers and car mechanics alike are familiar with the monkey wrench, a heavy-duty tool with perpendicular jaws that can loosen or secure even the most stubborn of fittings. Monkey wrenches are so substantial they could probably double as a murder weapon, though we’re not recommending it. But what does a plumber’s wrench have to do with primates?

   Why Is It Called a “Monkey Wrench”? - Mental Floss

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   What is the meaning of Monkey Wrenching?

   • The term Monkey Wrenching came into use after Edward Abbey published his novel entitled 'The Monkey Wrench Gang' in 1975. It was used to describe the activity of a group of environmental activists in Arizona and Utah. This term has been used occasionally in the 21st century to describe other kinds of activism and became a common term.

   What is Monkey Wrenching? - Definition from Safeopedia

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   Is a crescent wrench a monkey wrench?

   • Sometimes, people refer to a crescent or pipe wrench as a monkey wrench, though that’s not really correct. Generally, if you've got a wrench with vertical, smooth. adjustable jaws running sideways to the handle (like the one seen at the top of the article), it’s a monkey wrench.

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   What does throwing a monkey wrench mean?

   • According to idiom researcher Gary Martin, throwing a monkey wrench (or spanner) into the works likely refers to the calamitous effects of throwing a wrench into a piston or gear in an industrial setting. The tool would sabotage any activity, grinding it to a halt.

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   Who invented a monkey wrench?

   • A Charles Moncke of London was one; Americans Monk, Monky, Moncay, Munkey, and other simian names have also sprung up, all seemingly in a bid to attach meaning to the slang term. There’s also a chronological aberration to contend with. Some cite earlier mentions of a monkey wrench in England that pre-date Moncky’s alleged invention.

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   What is a crescent wrench?

   • A crescent wrench, which is sometimes called a “monkey wrench.” (Tools can be confusing.) / Peter Dazeley/GettyImages Almost as confusing as the monkey wrench label is arriving on who deserves credit for inventing it. As is the case with many tools, there were several people who came up with the basic concept for an adjustable wrench.

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8. forum.wordreference.com › threads › monkey-wrenchMonkey wrench - WordReference Forums

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   Feb 6, 2012 · To be exact: a monkey wrench is not ANY wrench with adjustable jaw, but (at least colloquially it is so) the big (plumber's type) or, as we call it, "pipe wrench" adjustable wrench. Also a part of an idiom "throw a monkey wrench into something" - to sabotage this something.