Wrench - Definition

n 1: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his
knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a
hamstring pull" [syn: wrench, twist, pull]
2: a jerky pulling movement [syn: twist, wrench]
3: a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt [syn:
wrench, spanner]
v 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" [syn: wrench, twist]
2: make a sudden twisting motion
3: twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; "Wring one's
hand" [syn: wring, wrench]
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" [syn: twist, sprain, wrench, turn,
wrick, rick]