Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

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

a jerky pulling movement

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

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”

make a sudden twisting motion

twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

• “Wring one's hand”

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”