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wrench verb

  /ɹɛnt͡ʃ/
  • (transitive) To pull or twist violently. [from 13th c.]
afbreken, loswringen
  • (transitive) To use a wrench; to twist with a wrench. [from 19th c.]
los/vastdraaien, omslaan, verstuiken, verzwikken

wrench noun

  /ɹɛnt͡ʃ/
  • (US) A hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes; a spanner. [from 18th c.]
schroefsleutel, sleutel, Engelse sleutel, moersleutel
  • A violent emotional change caused by separation. [from 19th c.]
moeilijk afscheid, verdriet
  • A movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug. [from 16th c.]
ruk
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