Definition: a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
Similar words: hand tool
Definition: a tool used with workers' hands
Definition: a jerky pulling movement
Similar words: motion, movement
Definition: a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
Definition: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
Usage: the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell; he was sidelined with a hamstring pull
Similar words: trauma, hurt, injury, harm
Definition: any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
Synonyms: sprain, rick, wrench, wrick, turn, twist
Definition: twist suddenly so as to sprain
Usage: 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
Definition: twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
Usage: Wring one's hand
Similar words: twine, twist, distort
Definition: form into a spiral shape
Usage: The cord is all twisted
Definition: twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Usage: wrench a window off its hinges; wrench oneself free from somebody's grip; a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest
Similar words: pull
Definition: apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
Usage: Pull the rope; Pull the handle towards you; pull the string gently; pull the trigger of the gun; pull your knees towards your chin
Synonyms: wrench
Definition: make a sudden twisting motion
Similar words: worm, wrestle, wriggle, writhe, twist, squirm
Definition: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
Usage: The prisoner writhed in discomfort; The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace