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Wrench

noun

/rentʃ/

Meaning

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

to pull or twist suddenly and violently

He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.

He wrenched the door open in anger.

throw a wrench into

spanner, tool, adjustable wrench, twist, yank, jerk, pull

Entry 1

spanner, tool, adjustable wrench

Entry 2

twist, yank, jerk, pull

release, loosen, relax

pipe wrench, adjustable wrench, monkey wrench, wrench free, wrench away, emotional wrench

Entry 1

pipe wrench, adjustable wrench, monkey wrench

Entry 2

wrench free, wrench away, emotional wrench

to make a loud, harsh sound

to welcome someone; to say hello

to learn about a subject, especially in an academic setting

Describe or portray something precisely; mark the outline or boundary of something.

To give or present something as a gift or honor.

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.