Synonyms: sprain
Definition: a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
Similar words: wrench, twist, pull
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
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