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Vocabulary Entry
wrench
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A tool used for gripping and turning objects.
Example Sentences
"I need a wrench to adjust the bolts on my bicycle."
"The mechanic reached for a large wrench to tighten the engine part."
"Make sure you have the right size wrench for the job."
V
verb
To twist or turn something suddenly and forcibly.
Example Sentences
"He had to wrench the lid off the stubborn jar."
"She wrenched her ankle while playing soccer."
"The sudden noise wrenched my attention away from the book."