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Wrench (Noun)

A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

A jerky pulling movement.

Nouns denoting natural events.

The sudden wrench on the rope ripped the knot loose and sent the boat drifting away.
She gave the stubborn lid a wrench to the left, but it still wouldn't budge.
The paramedics had to apply a gentle wrench to set the dislocated shoulder back into place.
The mechanic gave the bolt a wrench to loosen it, but it seemed to be stuck fast.
As he fell, his ankle gave a sickening wrench that left him crying out in pain.

A hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.