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wrench v. [
twist] twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates; "wrench a window off its hinges"; "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"; "a deep sigh was wrenched from his che
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wrench v. make a sudden twisting motion
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wrench n. [
twist, pull] a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"
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wrench n. [
twist] a jerky pulling movement
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wrench n. [
spanner] a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
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