wrench - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

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

Synonyms

• spanner
• wrench

More generic

• hand tool

More specific

• Allen wrench
• adjustable spanner
• adjustable wrench
• alligator wrench
• box end wrench
• box wrench
• brace wrench
• bulldog wrench
• carriage wrench
• dog wrench
• hook spanner
• hook wrench
• lug wrench
• open-end wrench
• pin wrench
• screw key
• socket wrench
• sparkplug wrench
• tap wrench
• tappet wrench
• torque wrench

Related

• jaw

Noun

a jerky pulling movement

Synonyms

• twist
• wrench

More generic

• motion
• movement

Noun

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

Synonyms

• pull
• twist
• wrench

More generic

• harm
• hurt
• injury
• trauma

More specific

• sprain

Verb

twist suddenly so as to sprain

Synonyms

• rick
• sprain
• turn
• twist
• wrench
• wrick

More generic

• injure
• wound

Verb

twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

Synonyms

• wrench
• wring

More generic

• distort
• twine
• twist

Related

• contort
• deform
• distort
• wring

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

Synonyms

• twist
• wrench

More generic

• pull

Verb

make a sudden twisting motion

Synonyms

• wrench

More generic

• squirm
• twist
• worm
• wrestle
• wriggle
• writhe

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