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Definition wrench in American English

wrench verb

[transitive] verb
/rentʃ/
1

to pull or twist something or someone suddenly and violently

Example

He wrenched the phone out of her hands.

Synonyms and related words
wind twist tangle drag heave tear at
2

to injure a part of your body by twisting it suddenly

Example

As he fell he wrenched his back.

Synonyms and related words
injure harm wound
Definition wrench in American English