• word of the day

    wrench

    wrench - Dictionary definition and meaning for word wrench

    Definition
    (noun) a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
    Synonyms : pull , twist
    Example Sentence
    • the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell
    • he was sidelined with a hamstring pull
    Definition
    (noun) a jerky pulling movement
    Synonyms : twist
    Definition
    (noun) a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
    Synonyms : spanner
    Definition
    (verb) twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
    Synonyms : twist
    Example Sentence
    • wrench a window off its hinges
    • wrench oneself free from somebody's grip
    • a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest
    Definition
    (verb) make a sudden twisting motion Definition
    (verb) twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
    Synonyms : wring
    Example Sentence
    • Wring one's hand
    Definition
    (verb) twist suddenly so as to sprain
    Synonyms : rick , sprain , turn , twist , wrick
    Example Sentence
    • 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
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for wrench

Remember as 'wire+inch', so "TWIST" this wire by 2 inch.

Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary

wrench is a household tool used to pull,twist,strain....so all meaning of wrench comes from here only.

Renchi...paana...

wrench--remember bench , several tools are required to make and break bench such as spanner, wrench used to twist,strain and pull out the nails..

snds like 'trench'-so wen u fell into trench ur legs will be twisted ,strained......

to get the crunch chocolate we have to twist and pull it from our friends

Wrench sounds like drench.... if you do not use the wrench properly to fix the tap, you are sure to get drenched (wet).

Download our Mobile App Today
Receive our word of the day
on Whatsapp