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Uncommonwrench
The correct spelling is wrench.
How to pronounce wrench
/ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/
nounIPA: /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/
Say it like: Ren-ch
The correct spelling is wrench. A movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug. For example: "With a surge of adrenaline, she wrenched the car door off and pulled out the injured man."
Usage Examples
“With a surge of adrenaline, she wrenched the car door off and pulled out the injured man.”
“Be careful not to wrench your ankle walking along those loose stones!”
“The plumber wrenched the pipes until they came loose.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug.
- 2.An injury caused by a violent twisting or pulling of a limb; strain, sprain.
- 3.A trick or artifice.
- 4.Deceit; guile; treachery.
- 5.A turn at an acute angle.
verb
- 1.To violently move in a turn or writhe.
- 2.To pull or twist violently.
- 3.To turn aside or deflect.
- 4.To slander.
- 5.To tighten with or as if with a winch.
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