Wrench

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NOUN

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

a jerky pulling movement

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

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

make a sudden twisting motion

twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

twist suddenly so as to sprain

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