a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell; he was sidelined with a hamstring pull
a jerky pulling movement
[ Syn: twist ]
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
[ Syn: spanner ]
wrench (n.)
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 somebodys grip; a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest
[ Syn: twist ]
make a sudden twisting motion
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; Wring ones hand
[ Syn: wring ]
twist suddenly so as to sprain; wrench ones ankle; The wrestler twisted his shoulder; the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell; I turned my ankle and couldnt walk for several days