wrench

noun

  1. 1

    a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt

  2. 2

    a jerky pulling movement

  3. 3

    a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

    the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell

    he was sidelined with a hamstring pull

verb

  1. 1

    twist suddenly so as to sprain

    wrench one's ankle

    The wrestler twisted his shoulder

  2. 2

    twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

    Wring one's hand

  3. 3

    twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

    wrench a window off its hinges

    wrench oneself free from somebody's grip

  4. 4

    make a sudden twisting motion

Synonyms

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