wrench
Nouns
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(n) a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
- the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell
- he was sidelined with a hamstring pull
- (n) a jerky pulling movement twist,
- (n) a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt spanner,
Verbs
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(v) 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
- (v) make a sudden twisting motion
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(v) twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
- Wring one's hand
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(v) 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