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    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

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

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

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Renchi...paana...

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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..

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

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

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

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