wrench definition

1. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
• examples: the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell
• examples: he was sidelined with a hamstring pull
2. a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
3. twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
• examples: wrench a window off its hinges
• examples: wrench oneself free from somebody's grip
• examples: a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest
4. make a sudden twisting motion