Meaning of 'wrench'

noun

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

Synonyms: spanner

noun

a jerky pulling movement

Synonyms: twist

noun

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

Example: "The wrench to me knee occurred as I fell."

Synonyms: pull

verb

twist suddenly so as to sprain

Example: "wrench one's ankle"

Synonyms: twist

verb

twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

Synonyms: wring

verb

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

Example: "wrench a window off its hinges"

Synonyms: twist

verb

make a sudden twisting motion