sprain

US /spreɪn/
UK /spreɪn/
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storcere, distorcere

wrench or twist the ligaments of (an ankle, wrist, or other joint) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation.

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She fell and sprained her ankle.
È caduta e si è storta la caviglia.
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Be careful not to sprain your wrist during exercise.
Fai attenzione a non storcere il polso durante l'esercizio.
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twistwrenchstrain
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distorsione

a wrench or twist of the ligaments of an ankle, wrist, or other joint.

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He suffered a severe sprain in his knee.
Ha subito una grave distorsione al ginocchio.
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The doctor diagnosed it as a mild sprain.
Il medico l'ha diagnosticata come una lieve distorsione.
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twistwrenchstrain