wrench

US /rentʃ/
UK /rentʃ/
"wrench" picture
1.

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts and bolts

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He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
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Pass me that adjustable wrench, please.
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spannermonkey wrenchadjustable wrench
2.

a sudden, violent twist or pull

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He felt a sudden wrench in his back.
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It was a painful wrench to leave her home.
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twistjerkpullsprainstrainseparationparting
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to pull or twist suddenly and violently

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He tried to wrench the door open.
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The sudden movement could wrench your back.
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twistjerkpullsprainstrain
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to cause pain or distress to (someone or something)

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It would wrench my heart to see them suffer.
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The news of his departure wrenched her.
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distressupsetgrievepainhurt
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adjustable wrenchAllen wrenchthrow a (monkey) wrench in the works