wrench
nounUK /rɛntʃ/
US /rɛntʃ/
A tool used to turn nuts and bolts.
Dad used a wrench to fix the leaky pipe.
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2. A sudden strong twist or pull.
He gave the rope a hard wrench to free it.
3. A painful feeling of sadness or loss.
Leaving her old home was a wrench.
4. To twist or pull something sharply.
She wrenched the door open.