2wrench verb
wrenches; wrenched; wrench·ing 1 : to twist and pull with a sudden violent motion [no obj] ▪ I tried to wrench free from his grip. [+ obj] ▪ I tried to wrench myself free from his grip. — often used figuratively ▪ I have trouble wrenching myself away from a good book. ▪ an emotionally wrenching experience [=a very sad/painful experience] ▪ a heart-wrenching story [=a very sad story] 2 [+ obj] : to injure (a part of your body) by making a violent twisting motion
▪ He wrenched his back when he tried to lift a heavy box. ▪ I wrenched [=sprained] my knee while playing football. 3 [+ obj] : to take (something) by using force
▪ She wrenched the toy from his grasp. ▪ The statue was wrenched from its pedestal. — often used figuratively ▪ He wrenched control of the company (away) from his uncle.
▪ He wrenched his back when he tried to lift a heavy box. ▪ I wrenched [=sprained] my knee while playing football.
▪ She wrenched the toy from his grasp. ▪ The statue was wrenched from its pedestal. — often used figuratively ▪ He wrenched control of the company (away) from his uncle.
