wrench
//rɛntʃ//
Noun
wrenchSingular
wrenchesPlural
1
A hand tool with adjustable jaws used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes.
I need a wrench to tighten this bolt.
2
A sudden, violent twist or pull.
He gave the door handle a wrench and it came off.
3
A feeling of emotional pain or distress, especially when parting from someone or something.
Leaving my hometown gave me a wrench.
Synonym
Verb
wrenchInfinitive
wrenchPresent tense
wrenchedPast tense
wrenchedPast participle
wrenchingPresent participle
wrenchesThird-person singular
1
To twist or pull something suddenly and violently.
She wrenched the door open with all her strength.
2
To injure a part of the body by twisting it.
I wrenched my ankle while playing soccer.
3
To cause emotional pain or distress.
It wrenched my heart to see her cry.