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"wrench one's ankle"verbtwist suddenly so as to sprain
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"the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"nouna sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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"wrench a window off its hinges" "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip" "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"verbtwist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
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nouna hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
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nouna jerky pulling movement
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verbtwist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
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verbmake a sudden twisting motion
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