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wrench

verbnoun /rɛnʧ/ 1 syllables 6 letters Scrabble 14 WWF 15
Definitions
verb

twist suddenly so as to sprain

“wrench one's ankle”

noun

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

“the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell”

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

“wrench a window off its hinges”

noun

a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt

noun

a jerky pulling movement

verb

twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

verb

make a sudden twisting motion

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