wrench (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɛntʃ/
Definition
A tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes.
Examples
He needed a pipe wrench to loosen the rusted fitting.
The toolbox contained a variety of wrenches, including an adjustable one.
She grabbed the correct size wrench to fix the leaky faucet.
How to Use wrench
- wrench open (phrasal verb)
- To force something open with a violent twist. — "He had to wrench open the stuck drawer."
- wrench free (phrasal verb)
- To pull oneself or something else away with a violent twist. — "She managed to wrench free from his grasp."
- wrench of grief (idiom)
- A sudden, intense feeling of sorrow. — "The news of his death brought a wrench of grief to everyone."
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