wrench
VERBNOUN
/rɛnʧ/
6 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH W
wrench is a valid 6-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
W4R1E1N1C3H4
4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 4 =14 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42
MEANING
What does wrench mean?
VERB · 4 SENSES
1
Twist suddenly so as to sprain.
“wrench one's ankle”
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2
Twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates.
“wrench a window off its hinges”
“wrench oneself free from somebody's grip”
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3
Twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish.
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4
Make a sudden twisting motion.
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NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments.
“the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell”
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2
A hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt.
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3
A jerky pulling movement.
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