wrench

a tool with jaws for gripping, turning, or twisting an object: Sometimes I have to use a wrench to open jars.
Not to be confused with:wench – peasant girl; female servant; wanton woman: a saucy little wenchwinch – a hoisting machine: They used a winch to hoist the wrecked cars onto the crusher.

wrenchleft to right: ratcheting box, adjustable, and open end wrenches

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W0237300 (rĕnch)n.1. Any of various hand or power tools, often having fixed or adjustable jaws, used for gripping, turning, or twisting objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes, typically at an angle perpendicular to the object's axis.2. A sudden, forcible twist, turn, or pull: gave the steering wheel a wrench.3. An injury produced by twisting or straining: The fall gave my ankle a wrench.4. A sudden feeling of compassion, sorrow, or anguish, or an act that causes such feeling: "Bidding goodbye to Buss was a wrench" (Edna O'Brien).5. A distortion in the original form or meaning of something written or spoken; a twisted interpretation.v. wrenched, wrench·ing, wrench·es v.tr.1. a. To twist, turn, or pull suddenly and forcibly: wrenched the door open.b. To twist and sprain: I wrenched my knee.c. To turn using a wrench: wrenched the nut onto the bolt.2. a. To move, extract, or force free by twisting, turning, or pulling forcibly: wrenched the nail out of the board.b. To free (oneself or a body part) by twisting, turning, or pulling: wrenched his arm from the thug's grasp.3. To upset the feelings or emotions of; distress: Grief wrenched her heart.4. To interpret unreasonably or inaccurately; distort: wrenched the text to prove her point.v.intr.1. To give a twist, turn, or pull: wrenched at the window trying to open it.2. To cause distress: The memory wrenched at his conscience.

[From Middle English wrenchen, to twist, from Old English wrencan; see wer- in Indo-European roots.]

wrench′ing·ly adv.

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(rɛntʃ) vb1. to give (something) a sudden or violent twist or pull esp so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached: to wrench a door off its hinges. 2. (Pathology) (tr) to twist suddenly so as to sprain (a limb): to wrench one's ankle. 3. (tr) to give pain to4. (tr) to twist from the original meaning or purpose5. (intr) to make a sudden twisting motionn6. a forceful twist or pull7. (Pathology) an injury to a limb, caused by twisting8. sudden pain caused esp by parting9. a parting that is difficult or painful to make10. a distorting of the original meaning or purpose11. (Tools) a spanner, esp one with adjustable jaws. See also torque wrench[Old English wrencan; related to Old High German renken, Lithuanian rangyti to twist. See wrinkle¹]

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v.t. 1. to twist suddenly and forcibly; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist. 2. to overstrain or injure (the ankle, knee, etc.) by a sudden, violent twist. 3. to affect distressingly as if by a wrench. 4. to wrest, as from the right use or meaning; distort. v.i. 5. to give a wrench or twist at something. 6. to twist, turn, or move suddenly aside. n. 7. a wrenching movement; a sudden, violent twist. 8. a sharp, distressing strain, as to the feelings. 9. a twisting or distortion, as of meaning. 10. a tool for gripping and turning or twisting the head of a bolt, a nut, a pipe, or the like, commonly consisting of a bar of metal with fixed or adjustable jaws. [before 1050; (v.) Middle English; Old English wrencan to twist] wrench′er, n.

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Past participle: wrenched
Gerund: wrenching

Imperative
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Present
I wrench
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we wrench
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Preterite
I wrenched
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we wrenched
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Present Continuous
I am wrenching
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Present Perfect
I have wrenched
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Past Continuous
I was wrenching
you were wrenching
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Past Perfect
I had wrenched
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Future
I will wrench
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Future Perfect
I will have wrenched
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Future Continuous
I will be wrenching
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Present Perfect Continuous
I have been wrenching
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Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been wrenching
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Past Perfect Continuous
I had been wrenching
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Conditional
I would wrench
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Past Conditional
I would have wrenched
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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	wrench - a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"pull, twistharm, hurt, injury, trauma - any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.sprain - a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
	2.	wrench - a jerky pulling movement twistmotion, movement - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
	3.	wrench - a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or boltspanneradjustable spanner, adjustable wrench - an adjustable tool for gripping hexagonal nuts, with an adjustings crew in the head of the implementAllen wrench - a wrench for Allen screwsalligator wrench - a wrench with a v-shaped jaw and serrations on one side (resembles the open jaws of an alligator)box end wrench, box wrench - a wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt headbrace wrench - a wrench shaped like a brace (has a handle shaped like a crank) and a socket headbulldog wrench - a wrench designed to provide a firm grip on somethingcarriage wrench - a wrench designed for use with carriage boltsdog wrench - a wrench with a handle shaped like a crankhand tool - a tool used with workers' handshook spanner, hook wrench - a wrench with a hook that fits over a nut or bolt headjaw - holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an objectlug wrench - a wrench with jaws that have projecting lugs to engage the object that is to be rotatedopen-end wrench, tappet wrench - a wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle)pin wrench - a wrench that has a projecting pin that fits into a socket on the object to be turnedscrew key - a wrench for turning a screwsocket wrench - a wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fittedsparkplug wrench - a wrench for removing or tightening spark plugs into the cylinder head of an internal combustion enginetap wrench - a wrench for turning a tap to create an internal screw threadtorque wrench - a wrench that has a gauge that indicates the amount of torque being applied
Verb	1.	wrench - twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates; "wrench a window off its hinges"; "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"; "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"twistpull - apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion; "Pull the rope"; "Pull the handle towards you"; "pull the string gently"; "pull the trigger of the gun"; "pull your knees towards your chin"
	2.	wrench - make a sudden twisting motionsquirm, twist, worm, wriggle, writhe, wrestle - to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling); "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"; "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"
	3.	wrench - twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; "Wring one's hand"wringdistort, twine, twist - form into a spiral shape; "The cord is all twisted"contort, wring, deform, distort - twist and press out of shape
	4.	wrench - twist suddenly so as to sprain; "wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"sprain, wrick, rick, twist, turninjure, wound - cause injuries or bodily harm to

wrench

verb1. twist, force, pull, tear, rip, tug, jerk, yank, wring, wrest They wrenched open the passenger door and got into the car.2. sprain, strain, rick, distort He had wrenched his ankle badly in the fall.noun1. twist, pull, rip, tug, jerk, yank The rope stopped his fall with a wrench that broke his neck.2. sprain, strain, twist We are hoping the injury is just a wrench.3. blow, shock, pain, ache, upheaval, uprooting, pang I knew it would be a wrench to leave home.4. spanner, adjustable spanner, shifting spanner He took a wrench from his toolbox.

wrench

noun1. A sudden motion, such as a pull:jerk, lurch, snap, tug, twitch, yank.2. A tool with jaws for gripping and twisting:Chiefly British: spanner.verb1. To injure a (bodily part) by twisting:sprain, turn.2. To move or cause to move with a sudden abrupt motion:jerk, lurch, snap, twitch, yank.3. To alter the position of by a sharp, forcible twisting or turning movement:wrest, wring.4. To obtain by coercion or intimidation:exact, extort, squeeze, wrest, wring.Slang: shake down.5. To give an inaccurate view of by representing falsely or misleadingly:belie, color, distort, falsify, load, misrepresent, misstate, pervert, twist, warp, wrest.Idiom: give a false coloring to.

Translations

扳手猛扭猛扳猛拧痛苦

wrench

(rentʃ) verb1. to pull with a violent movement. He wrenched the gun out of my hand. 猛扭（扳、拧） 2. to sprain. to wrench one's shoulder.扭伤 noun1. a violent pull or twist. 猛扭2. a type of strong tool for turning nuts, bolts etc. 扳手

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→ 扳手zhCN, 猛扭zhCN, 痛苦zhCN

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gut-wrenching

Agonizing; extremely distressing, unpleasant, or emotionally disturbing; having a severe effect on one's feelings. What a gut-wrenching loss for the young athlete, who poured her heart and soul into this match. Kids today are so desensitized that images of violence their grandparents would have found gut-wrenching now barely even register a response.

put a (monkey) wrench in(to) the works

To disrupt, foil, or cause problems to a plan, activity, or project. Primarily heard in US. We had everything in line for the party, but having the caterer cancel on us at the last minute really threw a wrench in the works! It'll really put a monkey wrench into the works if the board decides not to increase our funding for this project.See also: put, work, wrench

monkey wrench

1. A type of wrench that has adjustable jaws. Pass me that monkey wrench, will you? I need to get a hold of this nut here.2. Something that causes problems or disruptions. Ellen's flight getting delayed really threw a monkey wrench into our plans for the day. This rain has sure put a monkey wrench into our pool party!See also: monkey, wrench

throw a (monkey) wrench in(to) the works

To disrupt, foil, or cause problems to a plan, activity, or project. We had everything in line for the party, but having the caterer cancel on us at the last minute really threw a wrench in the works! It'll really throw a monkey wrench into the works if the board decides not to increase our funding for this project.See also: throw, work, wrench

throw a monkey wrench in(to) (something)

To disrupt, foil, or cause problems to a plan, activity, or project. Primarily heard in US. We had everything in line for the party, but having the caterer cancel on us at the last minute really threw a monkey wrench into our plans! It'll really throw a monkey wrench in the works if the board decides not to increase our funding for this project.See also: monkey, throw, wrench

wrench (someone or something) (away) from (someone or something)

1. To take someone or something away from someone or something by pulling in a violent, wrenching manner. The man has been hailed as a hero for wrenching the gun away from the shooter before anyone was harmed. The officers wrenched my son from me before I had the chance to run.2. To manage to obtain control or possession of something through some battle, struggle, or conflict with someone or something else. The rebels wrenched power from the dictatorship after five years of war. The political party finally managed to wrench control of congress away from their opponents for the first time in 10 years. You'll have to wrench the kids away from me in the courts.3. To obtain or extract something, such as information, from someone or something, especially after much difficulty or persistence. We were finally able to wrench some answers from the spy we were interrogating. I've never been able to wrench any meaning away from abstract paintings—they always look just like splatters of paint to me.See also: wrench

wrench off

To take someone or something away from someone or something by pulling or prying in a violent, wrenching manner. A noun or pronoun is used between "wrench" and "off." He walked over to the headstone and wrenched off the medallion that had been embedded in the marble. The man has been hailed as a hero for wrenching the gun off of the shooter before anyone was harmed. The officers wrenched my son off me before I had the chance to run.See also: off, wrench

wrench out

1. To remove or take away someone or something by pulling or prying in a violent, wrenching manner. A noun or pronoun is used between "wrench" and "out." He wrenched the gun out of the attacker's hands. I managed to wrench the iron bar out of the cement before it had set completely.2. To obtain or extract something, such as information, from someone or something, especially after much difficulty or persistence. We were finally able to wrench some answers out of the spy we were interrogating. I've never been able to wrench any meaning out of abstract paintings—they always look just like splatters of paint to me. I wrenched out a confession from Tommy after threatening to take his video games away for a year.See also: out, wrench

left-handed monkey wrench

A fictional tool, typically used to trick someone who is new to a field or industry. If you want to mess with the new kid, ask him to go get you a left-handed monkey wrench, then watch him scour the truck for the next hour looking for one.See also: monkey, wrench

throw a monkey wrench in the works

Fig. to cause problems for someone's plans. I don't want to throw a monkey wrench in the works, but have you checked your plans with a lawyer? When John suddenly refused to help us, he really threw a monkey wrench in the works.See also: monkey, throw, work, wrench

wrench something from someone

to grab or twist something out of someone's grasp. The policeman wrenched the gun from Lefty's hand and called for his partner. Max wrenched the wallet from Jed's hand and fled with it.See also: wrench

wrench something off (of) someone or something

and wrench something offto yank or twist something off someone or something. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) He wrenched the shoes off the sleeping man and ran away. He wrenched off the catsup bottle cap.See also: off, wrench

wrench something out of something

to yank or twist something out of something. The policeman wrenched the gun out of Lefty's hand and told Lefty to put his hands up. Tom wrenched the bone out of the dog's mouth and threw it away.See also: of, out, wrench

throw a monkey wrench into

Sabotage or frustrate a project or plans, as in The boss threw a monkey wrench into our plans when he said we'd have to work Saturday. This transfer of industrial sabotage-that is, throwing a tool inside machinery-to other subjects dates from the early 1900s. See also: monkey, throw, wrench

throw a wrench into the works

throw a monkey wrench into the works

AMERICANIf someone or something throws a wrench into the works or throws a monkey wrench into the works, they cause problems which prevent something from happening in the way that was planned. Of course they may not sign the agreement by the sixteenth and that would throw a monkey wrench into the works. Note: Instead of saying the works, people often describe the situation in which the problem is caused. Most health-related problems, of course, are not life-threatening, but they can throw a wrench into an otherwise pleasant holiday. The US delegation threw a giant monkey wrench into the process this week by raising all sorts of petty objections. Note: The usual British expression is throw a spanner in the works. See also: throw, work, wrench

left-handed monkey wrench

n. a nonexistent tool. (see also sky hook.) Hand me the left-handed monkey wrench, huh? See also: monkey, wrench

wrench

n. a mechanic. (Possibly from Mr. Goodwrench.) I gotta get my ride in and have a wrench look at the serpentine.

monkey wrench in the works, put/throw a

Sabotage an operation or plan. The monkey wrench, called an “adjustable spanner” in Britain, appears to have reminded someone of a monkey’s jaws, which loosely resemble the sliding jaws of this very useful tool. This name was acquired about the middle of the nineteenth century. It was not until the early twentieth century that it became associated with sabotage. This suggestion first appeared in print in 1920 in Philander Johnson’s story, Shooting Stars: “Don’t throw a monkey-wrench into the machinery!” The locution not only caught on in America but was adopted in Britain as well, although in the form of throw a spanner in the works.See also: monkey, put, throw, wrench

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put a (monkey) wrench in(to) the works

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throw a (monkey) wrench in(to) the works

throw a monkey wrench in(to) (something)

wrench (someone or something) (away) from (someone or something)

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verb twist

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verb sprain

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noun twist

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noun sprain

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noun blow

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noun spanner

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noun a sudden motion, such as a pull

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noun a tool with jaws for gripping and twisting

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verb to injure a (bodily part) by twisting

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verb to move or cause to move with a sudden abrupt motion

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verb to alter the position of by a sharp, forcible twisting or turning movement

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verb to obtain by coercion or intimidation

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verb to give an inaccurate view of by representing falsely or misleadingly

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noun a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

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noun a jerky pulling movement

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noun a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt

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verb twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

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verb make a sudden twisting motion

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verb twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish