モンキースパナ

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Meanings

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noun

monkey wrench; adjustable spanner

A tool with an adjustable jaw, used for gripping and turning nuts and bolts of various sizes. The term is a loanword from English 'monkey spanner', but in modern English 'monkey wrench' or 'adjustable wrench' is more common.

モンキースパナでナットを締しめた。
I tightened the nut with a monkey wrench.

モンキースパナ

Variant spelling with interpunct; less common but still seen.

モンキー・スパナ

Similar words

スパナ
スパナ is a general term for a spanner or wrench, often a fixed-size one, while モンキースパナ specifically refers to an adjustable wrench.
レンチ
レンチ is another common term for a wrench, often used in compound words like 六角レンチ (hex wrench). モンキースパナ is a specific type of adjustable wrench.

Etymology

Loanword from English 'monkey spanner', an older term for an adjustable wrench. The Japanese form preserves the original English phrase, while modern English more commonly uses 'monkey wrench' or 'adjustable wrench'.