wrench

noun/rɛntʃ/

Frequency rank: #8,918 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A tool with jaws used for gripping and turning nuts or bolts.

Illustration for the English word “wrench”

Example sentence

He used the wrench to tighten the bolt under the sink.

Synonyms & related words

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