wrench

Meanings

• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
  • "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"
• 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"
  • "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
• make a sudden twisting motion
• twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
• twist suddenly so as to sprain
  • "wrench one's ankle"

Synonyms

pull, rick, spanner, sprain, turn, twist, wrick, wring