wrench
[verb]
Synonyms:
- twist, force, jerk, pull, rip, tear, tug, yank
- sprain, rick, strain
[noun]
Synonyms:
- twist, jerk, pull, rip, tug, yank
- sprain, strain, twist
- blow, pang, shock, upheaval
- spanner, adjustable spanner

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Related Words: bend, twist, coerce, compel, constrain, force, drag, rend, tear, contort, distort

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. wrench¹ /rentʃ/ verb
[Language: Old English; Origin: wrencan]

1. [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to twist and pull something roughly from the place where it is being held:
I wrenched the packet from his grasp.
The door had been wrenched open.

2. wrench yourself away/free to use your strength to pull yourself away from someone who is holding you:
She managed to wrench herself free.

3. [transitive] to hurt a joint in your body by twisting it Synonym : sprain:
I think I’ve wrenched my knee.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. wrench² noun

1. [countable] especially American English a metal tool that you use for turning nuts Synonym : spanner British English

2. throw a (monkey) wrench in something American English informal to do something that will cause problems or spoil someone’s plans Synonym : throw/put a spanner in the works British English

3. [singular] a strong feeling of sadness that you get when you leave a person or place that you love:
Leaving New York had been a terrible wrench.

4. [countable usually singular] a twisting movement that pulls something violently:
He grabbed the rope and gave it a wrench.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

wrench
rentʃ
See: throw a monkey wrench

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲