Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wrench

noun, verb
wrench
Definition
A tool used for gripping and turning objects, particularly nuts and bolts.
Examples
  • He used a wrench to loosen the bolt.
  • She felt a wrench in her heart when she said goodbye.
Meaning
To twist or pull something with a sudden or violent movement.
Synonyms
  • tool
  • spanner
  • claw
  • twist
  • pull