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

n. a jerky pulling movement

n. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"

v. 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"

v. twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; "Wring one's hand"

v. twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; "Wring one's hand"

v. make a sudden twisting motion