Meaning & Definition of Wrench in English

1. A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

• "The wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"

• "He was sidelined with a hamstring pull"

2. A jerky pulling movement

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

1. 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. Make a sudden twisting motion

3. Twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

• "Wring one's hand"

4. 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"