a sudden violent twist or pull

with a wrench Tony wriggled free

a feeling of sadness or distress caused by one's own or another's departure

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

you will need a wrench to tighten it in position

a combination of a couple with a force along its axis

pull or twist suddenly and violently

Casey grabbed the gun and wrenched it from my hand

she wrenched herself free of his grip

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