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wrench
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- pronunciation:
- rench
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A wrench is a metal tool that is used to hold things tightly. A wrench is often used to turn a bolt, pipe, or other object.
John needed a wrench to remove the bolts that held the two pieces of metal together.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wrenches, wrenching, wrenched |
| definition 1: |
When you wrench a part of your body, you damage or hurt it by twisting or bending it suddenly and hard.
Kayla wrenched her knee while playing basketball. Now she can't play for a while.- synonyms:
- twist
- similar words:
- pull, strain, tear
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| definition 2: |
If you wrench something from somebody, you get it from them by twisting, pulling, or jerking it away strongly.
The woman was able to trip the young thief and wrench her purse from his arms.- similar words:
- extract, force, pluck, pull, tear, wring
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| related words: |
pain |
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