Meaning & use
wrench
A hand tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes.
See it in a sentence
He grabbed a wrench from the toolbox to tighten the loose bolt on the bike.
The plumber used a large wrench to loosen the rusted pipe fitting.
A note on using this word
Called a spanner in British English; the word also means a sudden emotional shock, as in it gave her a wrench to leave.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A sudden, painful feeling of sadness or loss, often caused by parting or separation.
Leaving her childhood home was a real wrench, even though she was excited about the move.
3. verb
To pull or twist something suddenly and violently.
He wrenched the stuck door open with both hands.
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