wrench
/ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a tool used to turn nuts and bolts, or to pull or twist something hard.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Do you have a wrench I can borrow to fix the sink?”
“He wrenched his back lifting that heavy box.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug.
Related Words
Synonyms:
spannertwist
Word Family:
wrenchedwrenching