wrench - Meaning in Konkani

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wrench - Meaning in Konkani

wrench Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of wrench in English

wrench noun

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

   Synonyms

   spanner

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2. a jerky pulling movement

   Synonyms

   twist

3. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

   Synonyms

   pull, twist

   Examples

   • "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"
   • "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"

wrench verb

1. twist suddenly so as to sprain

   Synonyms

   rick, rick, sprain, turn, twist, wrick

   Examples

   • "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"
   • "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"
   • "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"
   • "wrench one's ankle"
2. twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

   Synonyms

   wring

   Example

   • "Wring one's hand"
3. twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

   Synonyms

   twist

   Examples

   • "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
   • "wrench a window off its hinges"
   • "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"
4. make a sudden twisting motion

Synonyms of wrench

• spanner
• twist
• pull, twist
• rick, sprain, turn, twist, wrick
• wring
• twist

Description

A wrench or spanner is a tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects—usually rotary fasteners, such as nuts and bolts—or keep them from turning.

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