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Meaning:

Noun:

  • British A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.
  • British|mildly|derogatory A stupid or unintelligent person; one prone to making mistakes, especially in language.
  • idiom (''UK'') A problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesome
  • (''Weapon'') A hand tool shaped like a small crank handle, for winding the spring of a wheel lock on a musket.

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