wrench
14 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #10,761
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
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
noun
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹˈɛntʃ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural wrenches
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
Anagrams
—