monkey wrench

     

The monkey wrench is an ajustable wrench, which is rarely used today. Its use has generally been replaced by the adjustable-end wrench, which has a compact head and so is more easily used in confined places.

Trivia about monkey wrench

  • A wrench with fixed & adjustable jaw at right angles, it's a primate's favorite
  • Some say this tool with an adjustable jaw was invented by a Massachusetts mechanic named Monk
  • Usually "thrown", it's an obstacle that gets in the way of one's plans
  • A useful tool, it's also what you "throw" when you disrupt or sabotage something
  • It has adjustable jaws so it can grasp nuts of different sizes