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wrench > 7 senses
NOUN1wrench, twist, pullA sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
2wrench, twistA jerky pulling movement
3wrench, spannerA hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
VERB1wrench, twistTwist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
2wrenchMake a sudden twisting motion
3wrench, wringTwist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
4wrench, twist, sprain, turn, wrick, rickTwist suddenly so as to sprain
wrench > pronunciation
Soundsreh'nch
Rhymesbench / Bench, clench, drench, and 9 more rhymes in ehnch...
wrench > noun 1, state
MeaningA sharp strain on muscles or ligaments.
Examples"the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"
Synonymstwist, pull
Broaderinjury, hurt, harm, trauma
Narrowersprain
Verbswrench
wrench > noun 2, event
MeaningA jerky pulling movement.
Synonymstwist
Broadermovement, motion
Verbswrench
wrench > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt.
Synonymsspanner
Partsjaw
Broaderhand tool
Narroweradjustable wrench, adjustable spanner; Allen wrench; alligator wrench; box wrench, box end wrench; brace wrench; bulldog wrench; carriage wrench; dog wrench; hook wrench, hook spanner; lug wrench; open-end wrench, tappet wrench; pin wrench; screw key; socket wrench; sparkplug wrench; tap wrench; torque wrench
Verbswrench
wrench > verb 1, contact
MeaningTwist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"wrench a window off its hinges"; "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"; "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
Synonymstwist
Broaderpull
Nounswrench
wrench > verb 2, motion
MeaningMake a sudden twisting motion.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Broaderwrithe, wrestle, wriggle, worm, squirm, twist
Nounswrench
wrench > verb 3, contact
MeaningTwist and compress, as if in pain or anguish.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Synonymswring
Similar tocontort, deform, distort, wring
Broadertwist, twine, distort
wrench > verb 4, body
MeaningTwist suddenly so as to sprain.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelDid he wrench his foot?
Examples"wrench one's ankle"
Synonymstwist, sprain, turn, wrick, rick
Broaderinjure, wound
Nounswrench

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