1. (

• wrench ,
• 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" ;

2. (

• twist ,
• wrench

) a jerky pulling movement ;

3. (

• wrench ,
• spanner

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

1. (

• wrench ,
• 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 chest" ;

2. (

• wrench

) make a sudden twisting motion ;

3. (

• wring ,
• wrench ,

) twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; "Wring one's hand" ;

4. (

• twist ,
• sprain ,
• wrench ,
• turn ,
• wrick ,
• rick

) twist suddenly so as to sprain; "wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days" ;