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Wrench
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llave inglesa
a hand tool with a handle and a jaw or jaws designed to grip, turn, or hold objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes
What is a "wrench"?
A wrench is a tool used to grip and turn objects, typically nuts, bolts, or pipes, to tighten or loosen them. It has a handle and a set of jaws that adjust to fit around the object. Wrenches come in various types, such as adjustable wrenches, which can change size to fit different fasteners, and socket wrenches, which use different-sized sockets to fit over bolts. They are commonly used in mechanical, plumbing, and construction work to provide leverage for turning objects that require force.
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un tirón, un tirón brusco
a jerky pulling movement
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esguince, tensión
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
to wrench
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torcerse
to injure a part of one's body, particularly one's ankle or shoulder by twisting it suddenly or violently
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torcer
to pull or twist something forcefully or abruptly, often with the intention of extracting or removing it
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torcer, desgajar
make a sudden twisting motion
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torcer, apretar
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
wrench
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Ejemplo
The assembly line worker used a wrench to secure the components of the machine.
He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the bicycle's handlebars.
She needed a larger wrench to loosen the rusted nuts on the car's wheel.
The sudden change in regulations right before the product launch threw a wrench into the works for the marketing team.
The economic downturn threw a wrench into the works of the company's expansion plans.
