wrenching

We have found lemma(root) word of wrenching : wrench.

Definitions


[rɛn(t)ʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sudden violent twist or pull
(e.g: with a wrench Tony wriggled free)

- a feeling of sadness or distress caused by one's own or another's departure
(e.g: it will be a real wrench to leave after eight years)

- an adjustable tool like a spanner, used for gripping and turning nuts or bolts
(e.g: you will need a wrench to tighten it in position)

- a combination of a couple with a force along its axis


Phrases:

Origin:
late Old English wrencan ‘twist’, of unknown origin


[rɛn(t)ʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- pull or twist suddenly and violently
(e.g: Casey grabbed the gun and wrenched it from my hand)

- turn (something, especially a nut or bolt) with a wrench


Phrases:

Origin:
late Old English wrencan ‘twist’, of unknown origin




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