"monkey-wrench" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: monkey-wrenches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} monkey-wrench (plural monkey-wrenches)
  1. Alternative form of monkey wrench. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: monkey wrench
    Sense id: en-monkey-wrench-en-noun-Y1vIozW- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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          "text": "The Sultan (impatiently).—Confound this dadblasted collar-bolt! I wish it had— Izzet Aintit Wazzit Pasha (custodian of the imperial wardrobe).—Can I be of any assistance, Sire? The Sultan.—Well, you might get a can of oil and a monkey-wrench and help me off with this undershirt. It’s long past bedtime now.",
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