C1verbhealthconflict
US/rentʃ/
UK/rentʃ/
to pull or twist something hard and suddenly, often hurting a part of the body
More often (noun): a metal tool for turning nuts and bolts
In context
He wrenched the door open and ran out into the rain.
I wrenched my ankle when I slipped on the wet stairs.
She wrenched her arm free and walked away from him.
Words that go with wrench
verb + adjective
- wrench something openThe thief wrenched the window open.
- wrench freeHe wrenched free and ran.
verb + noun
- wrench a backShe wrenched a back muscle lifting the box.
- wrench an ankleHe wrenched an ankle during the game.
verb + preposition
- wrench something from someoneShe wrenched the bag from his hands.
verb + adverb
- wrench something awayHe wrenched the phone away from her.