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Wrench

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Definitions for Wrench

noun
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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  1. the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell
  2. he was sidelined with a hamstring pull
noun
a jerky pulling movement
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noun
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
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verb
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
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  1. wrench a window off its hinges
  2. wrench oneself free from somebody's grip
  3. a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest
verb
make a sudden twisting motion
verb
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
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  1. Wring one's hand
verb
twist suddenly so as to sprain
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  1. wrench one's ankle
  2. The wrestler twisted his shoulder
  3. the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell
  4. I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days

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