wrench

A noun referring to a sudden, sharp twist or pull, often causing injury to muscles or ligaments; also a hand tool used for gripping and turning nuts or bolts.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее внезапный, резкий поворот или рывок, часто вызывающий травму мышц или связок; также ручной инструмент для захвата и вращения гаек или болтов.esSustantivo que designa un giro o tirón repentino y brusco, que a menudo causa una lesión muscular o de ligamentos; también, una herramienta manual para sujetar y girar tuercas o tornillos.frNom désignant un outil manuel servant à saisir et à faire tourner des écrous ou des boulons ; également, mouvement ou traction soudaine et violente qui peut provoquer une blessure musculaire ou ligamentaire.deSubstantiv, das eine plötzliche, heftige Dreh- oder Zerrbewegung bezeichnet, die oft Muskeln oder Bänder verletzt; außerdem ein Handwerkzeug zum Greifen und Drehen von Muttern oder Bolzen.ptSubstantivo que designa um movimento súbito e brusco de torção ou puxão, frequentemente causando lesão em músculos ou ligamentos; também uma ferramenta manual usada para segurar e girar porcas ou parafusos.zh表示突然、猛烈的扭转或拉扯，常导致肌肉或韧带受伤；也指用于夹持和旋转螺母或螺栓的手动工具。arاسم يدل على حركة مفاجئة وحادة في الجسم تؤدي غالبًا إلى إصابة العضلات أو الأربطة، ويعني أيضًا أداة يدوية تُستخدم للإمساك بالصواميل والبراغي وتدويرها.

1. Injury to muscles or ligaments B2 formal medical

   A sudden, painful twisting or straining of a joint, especially the ankle or wrist.

   • He suffered a bad wrench to his ankle while playing soccer.
   • The doctor diagnosed a wrench in her wrist from the fall.
   • A sudden wrench to the knee can take weeks to heal.

   ruРастяжениеesEsguincefrEntorsedeVerstauchungptEntorsezh扭伤arالتواء

   Synonymes: pullricksprainstraintwist

2. Sudden, forceful pull or twist B2 formal

   A sharp, jerking movement that pulls or twists something away from its position.

   • With a quick wrench, she pulled the key out of the lock.
   • He gave the rope a hard wrench to free it from the post.
   • The child's wrench of the toy from his sister's hand caused a fight.

   ruРывокestirón bruscofrsecousse violentedeRuckptArrancozh猛拉arانتزاع مفاجئ

   Synonymes: jerkpulltugtwistyank

3. Tool for turning nuts and bolts B1 formal technical

   A hand tool with jaws that is used to grip, turn, or hold nuts, bolts, or pipes.

   • He used a wrench to tighten the bolt on the engine.
   • The mechanic grabbed a wrench from his toolbox.
   • You'll need a larger wrench to loosen that nut.

   ruГаечный ключesLlave para tuercas y tornillosfrClé à molettedeSchraubenschlüsselptChave de bocazh扳手arمفتاح ربط

   Synonymes: spanner

• wrenches plural form
• wrenches' possessive plural form
• wrench's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to pull or twist something suddenly and violently, or to cause pain or distress.

ruГлагол, означающий резко и сильно тянуть или выкручивать что-либо, или причинять боль или страдание.esVerbo que significa tirar o retorcer algo con fuerza y brusquedad, o causar dolor o sufrimiento.frVerbe signifiant tirer ou tordre quelque chose brusquement et avec force, ou causer de la douleur ou de la souffrance.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas heftig und ruckartig zu ziehen oder zu verdrehen, oder jemandem Schmerz oder Leid zuzufügen.ptVerbo que significa puxar ou torcer algo com força e de repente, ou causar dor ou sofrimento.zh动词，意为猛地用力拉、扭或拧某物；也指歪曲、曲解（事实、意思等），或使感到痛苦、难过。arفعل يعني جذب شيء أو ليّه بقوة وبشكل مفاجئ، أو إلحاق ألم أو معاناة بشخص.

1. Twist or pull violently B2 formal

   To twist or pull something with a sudden, forceful movement, often to detach it from its place.

   • He wrenched the door open with all his strength.
   • She wrenched the toy from the child's grasp.
   • The mechanic wrenched the bolt free from the engine.

   ruВырватьesarrancar de un tirónfrArracher d'un mouvement brusquedeHerausreißenptArrancar com forçazh猛拧arانتزاع بعنف

   Synonymes: forcejerkpullripteartugtwistwrestwringyank

2. Make a sudden twisting motion B2 formal

   To perform a sharp, twisting movement of the body or a part of the body.

   • He wrenched his body around to see who was calling him.
   • She wrenched her head to the side to avoid the collision.
   • The dancer wrenched her torso in a dramatic spin.

   ruРезко повернутьesDar un tirón brusco o retorcerfrfaire une torsion brusquedeRuckartig drehenptTorcer de repentezh猛扭arالتوى بحركة مفاجئة

   Synonymes: twistwrestwring

3. Twist in pain or anguish B2 formal

   To twist or contort the body or face as an expression of intense physical or emotional pain.

   • His face wrenched in agony as the doctor set the bone.
   • She wrenched her hands together, overcome with grief.
   • The patient wrenched on the bed, unable to find relief.

   ruИсказиться от болиesRetorcerse de dolorfrSe tordre de douleurdeSich vor Schmerz verzerrenptContorcer-se de dorzh因疼痛而扭曲arتلوّى من الألم

   Synonymes: contortdistortscrew uptwist

4. Sprain by twisting B2 formal

   To injure a joint, such as an ankle or wrist, by twisting it suddenly and forcefully.

   • He wrenched his ankle while stepping off the curb.
   • She wrenched her wrist trying to catch the falling vase.
   • The athlete wrenched his knee during the game.

   ruВывихнутьesTorcerse una articulaciónfrFouler (par torsion)deVerstauchenptTorcerzh扭伤arالتواء المفصل

   Synonymes: ricksprainturntwistwrick

• wrenched past participle
• wrenched past simple
• wrenching present participle
• wrenches third person singular