How do you pronounce wrench?

wrench is pronounced as /rɛntʃ/.

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wrench

🔧wrench

verb

/rɛntʃ/

Wreck wrest

Meaning

to pull or twist suddenly and violently

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

Example Sentences

He wrenched the door open in anger.

He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.

Example Expressions

throw a wrench into

Synonyms

twist, yank, jerk, pull, spanner, tool, adjustable wrench

Entry 1

twist, yank, jerk, pull

Entry 2

spanner, tool, adjustable wrench

Antonyms

release, loosen, relax

Collocations

wrench free, wrench away, emotional wrench, pipe wrench, adjustable wrench, monkey wrench

Entry 1

wrench free, wrench away, emotional wrench

Entry 2

pipe wrench, adjustable wrench, monkey wrench

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