Wrench meaning

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

“the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell”

“he was sidelined with a hamstring pull”

a jerky pulling movement

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

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”

make a sudden twisting motion

twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

“Wring one's hand”

twist suddenly so as to sprain

“wrench one's ankle”

“The wrestler twisted his shoulder”