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Meaning of wrenching

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wrenching

Pronunciation:/ɹɛnt͡ʃɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To violently move in a turn or writhe.

  2. To pull or twist violently.

    Example: With a surge of adrenaline, she wrenched the car door off and pulled out the injured man.

  3. To turn aside or deflect.

  4. To slander.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act by which something is wrenched.