Wrench
WordNet
noun
(1) A hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
(2) A jerky pulling movement
(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
(4) Twist suddenly so as to sprain
"Wrench one's ankle"
"The wrestler twisted his shoulder"
"The hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"
"I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"
(5) Twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
"Wring one's hand"
(6) 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"
"A deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
(7) Make a sudden twisting motion
WiktionaryText
English
Noun
- movement that twists and pulls violently
- a hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes.
- sad feeling when leaving sb/sth loved
- Also, it puts a lot of undue pressure on Tevez. Obviously he had his differences with Sir Alex and the board at Old Trafford, but it was clearly a wrench for him to leave United given his fantastic relationship with the fans. - City set up for a fall
Related terms
- adjustable wrench
- socket wrench
- monkey-wrench, monkey wrench, monkeywrench
- pipe wrench
- screw wrench
- tube wrench
Verb
- To pull or twist violently.
- With a surge of adrenaline, she wrenched the car door off and pulled out the injured man.
- To injure (a joint) by pulling or twisting.
- Be careful not to wrench your ankle walking along those loose stones!
- To use the tool known as a wrench.
- The plumber wrenched the pipes until they came loose.