noun
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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- the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell
- 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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- wrench a window off its hinges
- wrench oneself free from somebody's grip
- 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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- Wring one's hand
verb
twist suddenly so as to sprain
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- 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