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(noun) a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"
wrench, twist, pull
means
(noun) a jerky pulling movement
wrench, twist
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(noun) a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
spanner, wrench
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(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; "wrench a window off its hinges"; "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"; "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
wrench, twist
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(verb) make a sudden twisting motion
wrench
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(verb) twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; "Wring one's hand"
wrench, wring
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(verb) twist suddenly so as to sprain; "wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"
twist, wrench, turn, wrick, sprain, rick
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