wrench (n.)

  1. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell; he was sidelined with a hamstring pull

    [ Syn: twist , pull ]

  2. a jerky pulling movement

    [ Syn: twist ]

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

    [ Syn: spanner ]

    wrench (v.)

  1. 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 ]

  2. make a sudden twisting motion

  3. twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; Wring ones hand

    [ Syn: wring ]

  4. 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

    [ Syn: twist , sprain , turn , wrick , rick ]

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