wrench in WordNet English dictionary

1. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
   "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"
   wrench  twist  pull 
   
2. a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
   wrench  spanner 
   
3. a jerky pulling movement
   twist  wrench 
   

1. twist suddenly so as to sprain
   "wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"
   twist  sprain  wrench  turn  wrick  rick 
   
2. twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
   "wrench a window off its hinges"; "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"; "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
   wrench  twist 
   
3. twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
   "Wring one's hand"
   wring  wrench 
   
4. make a sudden twisting motion
   wrench