Definitions
twist suddenly so as to sprain
Word origin
From Middle English wrench, from Old English wrenċ, from Proto-Germanic *wrankiz, from Proto-Indo-European *wreng- (“to turn”). Compare German Rank (“plot, intrigue”).
Used in a sentence
“With a wrench, which threw his victim back upon the bed as though hurled from a height, he turned and sprang at us.”
“It was difficult indeed for Max to disengage himself from the effusive Spinola's affection without a wrench.”
“But weighing one thing with another he gave Britain for lost; but resolved to make his profit of this business of Britain, as a quarrel for war; and that of Naples, as a wrench and mean for peace”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Spanner”6 letters
02“Mechanic's tool”6 letters
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