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wrench
verb(wrench)
twist suddenly so as to sprain
Synonyms: rick, sprain, turn, twist, wrick,
Examples:
Wrench one's ankle.
wrench
noun(wrench)
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
Synonyms: pull, twist,
Examples:
The wrench to his knee occurred as he fell.
wrench
verb(wrench)
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Synonyms: twist,
Examples:
Wrench a window off its hinges.
Wrench oneself free from somebody's grip.
A deep sigh was wrenched from his chest.
wrench
noun(wrench)
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
Synonyms: spanner,
wrench
noun(wrench)
a jerky pulling movement
Synonyms: twist,
wrench
verb(wrench)
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
Synonyms: wring,
wrench
verb(wrench)
make a sudden twisting motion

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