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a hand tool with a handle and a jaw or jaws designed to grip, turn, or hold objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes
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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.
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
to injure a part of one's body, particularly one's ankle or shoulder by twisting it suddenly or violently
to pull or twist something forcefully or abruptly, often with the intention of extracting or removing it
make a sudden twisting motion
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
