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wrench
noun
verb
A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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noun
A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
“The wrench to his knee occurred as he fell”
noun
A jerky pulling movement
noun
A hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
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”
verb
Make a sudden twisting motion
verb
Twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
“Wring one's hand”
verb
Twist suddenly so as to sprain
“Wrench one's ankle”
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The wrench to his knee occurred as he fell
He was sidelined with a hamstring pull
Wrench a window off its hinges
Wrench oneself free from somebody's grip
A deep sigh was wrenched from his chest
Wring one's hand
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
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