wrenched

[ɹɛnt͡ʃt]

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wrench

A wrench is a tool used for gripping and twisting objects.

When you need to fix something like a bike or a toy, a wrench is often one of the tools that comes out. It's usually shaped like a long handle with a metal part at the end that can grip onto bolts or other small parts. You might use it to tighten or loosen screws, nuts, and bolts - just make sure you have the right size for the job!

Definitions

verb

To violently move in a turn or writhe.
To pull or twist violently.
Example: With a surge of adrenaline, she wrenched the car door off and pulled out the injured man.
To turn aside or deflect.
To slander.
To tighten with or as if with a winch.
To injure (a joint) by pulling or twisting.
Example: Be careful not to wrench your ankle walking along those loose stones!
To distort from the original meaning.
To thrust a weapon in a twisting motion.
To disarm an opponent by whirling his or her blade away.
To rack with pain.
To deprive by means of a violent pull or twist.
To use the tool known as a wrench.
Example: The plumber wrenched the pipes until they came loose.

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