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What does wrench mean?
Definitions in simple English

wrench Noun

— A wrench is a tool that is used to adjust nuts and bolts.

wrench

— verb (= 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 — verb make a sudden twisting motion — noun a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt — noun (= pull) a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell he was sidelined with a hamstring pull — noun (= twist) a jerky pulling movement — verb (= wring) twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish Wring one's hand — verb (= twist, sprain, turn) 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

Synonyms wrench synonyms

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wrench English » English

twist spanner wring sprain wrest key yank turn wrick tug screw contort warp distort pull pliers torsion tool snatch screwdriver screw wrench screw up rip out rick put out pull out prise mangle jerk dislocated part dislocate crick break open bend wring off winder wind whorl vice veer unscrew tweak turn around torque tongs tighten tear off tear swivel switch

Topics wrench topics

What do people use wrench to talk about?
Person Healthy

Injure
Social behavior Behavior Do good to Meddle

Spoil
Physical actions Move something Move something in a direction

Pull

Conjugation wrench conjugation

How do you conjugate wrench?

wrench · verb

Examples wrench examples

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Simple sentences

An adjustable wrench is a useful tool for any plumber.
A wrench is a commonly used tool.
Could you give me the 12mm wrench please?
Hand me the wrench.
Hand me that wrench.
Pass me that wrench.
I'd like to borrow a wrench.

Movie subtitles

You threw a wrench into their machinery when you brought him back.
I suppose old Doc Hackenbush didn't throw a nasty monkey wrench.
You no throw the monkey wrench.
A grease bucket, a wrench and a cracked cylinder.
You'd look pretty silly with a monkey wrench out of your head.
I'LL HEAVE A WRENCH AT THOSE MONKEYS.
Here. You'll need this web wrench.
Very gently now place the web wrench around the fuse.
Now, carefully remove the wrench.
What did you do? Kiss him with a wrench?
This wouldn't have been so tough. if the Japs hadn't thrown a monkey wrench into us at the start.
No, that's a wrench.
No blowtorch. No wrench.
Now, Paul, this throws a little monkey wrench into things, doesn't it?
One, play ball. Two, watch your step because there's no place you can live if you monkey-wrench me.
No blowtorch. No wrench. Not a single trace of breaking and entering.
What?! - You hit him with a wrench.
He came after me with a wrench.
Peggy, did you find it a big wrench when you pulled up stakes in Philadelphia to come out here?
Oh, that throws a little monkey wrench into my agenda.
I don't know how old he is, but that kid sure is mossy green. You can send him after pigeon's milk or a left-handed monkey wrench, he'd go.
Hand me that wrench.
Mr. Martin, an N wrench.
The torque wrench, Shorty.
N wrench. - Beautiful.
Madame le Marquise, I regret I must wrench myself from your presence and retire to my room.
He got into an argument with a gas station attendant, hit him with a wrench.
Thence to be wrench'd with an unlineal hand, no son of mine succeeding.
He's got the pipe wrench on the other end.
If that wrench slips, he's had it.
Take a wrench out of your hand, you couldn't find your way across the street.
This will be a wrench for both of us.
Will, where's the ratchet wrench?
Throwing a monkey wrench into the machinery.
The wrench was found near the body.
Try touching the wrench.

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