wrench

/ɹˈɛnt‍ʃ/

/ˈɹɛntʃ/

Wrench

a metal tool with an adjustable jaw, used for turning bolts or nuts

synonyms : spanner

a jerky pulling movement

synonyms : twist

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

synonyms : pull

to wrench

MAIN VERB

to injure a part of one's body, particularly one's ankle or shoulder by twisting it suddenly or violently

synonyms : rick

to pull or twist something forcefully or abruptly, often with the intention of extracting or removing it

synonyms : twist

make a sudden twisting motion

twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

synonyms : wring

Examples

1. I hate it when someone throws a monkey wrench in the works.

2. Please hand me the wrench so I can loosen the bolt.

3. The funding for the project was withdrawn so that really threw a wrench into the works.

4. Some stars, like cool red dwarfs, throw another wrench into this system.