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WRENCH

Definition:

[noun] a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"
Synonyms: twist, pull
[noun] a jerky pulling movement
Synonyms: twist
[noun] a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
Synonyms: spanner
[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; "wrench a window off its hinges"; "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"; "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
Synonyms: twist
[verb] make a sudden twisting motion
[verb] twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; "Wring one's hand"
Synonyms: wring
[verb] twist suddenly so as to sprain; "wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"
Synonyms: twist, sprain, turn, wrick, rick