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Definition wrench in American English

wrench noun

noun
/rentʃ/
1

a tool with a round end that fits around a nut of a particular size. The British word is spanner.

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2

a strong movement of pulling and twisting something

Example

She felt a wrench on her shoulders as he pulled her down.

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3

a feeling of sadness caused by leaving a place or a person that you love, or by hearing sad or shocking news

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Definition wrench in American English