WRENCH
Scrabble letter values: W4R1E1N1C3H4 = 14
Definition
- noun a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments. — synonyms: twist, pull
- noun a jerky pulling movement. — synonyms: twist
- noun a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt. — synonyms: spanner
- 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. — synonyms: twist
- verb make a sudden twisting motion.
- verb twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish. — synonyms: wring
- verb twist suddenly so as to sprain. — synonyms: twist, sprain, turn, wrick, rick
Examples
- “the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell”
- “he was sidelined with a hamstring pull”
- “wrench a window off its hinges”