1.a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments;
the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell
2.a jerky pulling movement
3.a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
1.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
2.make a sudden twisting motion
3.twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish;
Wring one's hand
4.twist suddenly so as to sprain;
wrench one's ankle